2005 Land Rover LR3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 20%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,101miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Land Rover LR3, 20% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,101 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since purchasing my second hand 2005 Land Rover LR3 in 2013, I have had problems with the fuel system. I experience drivability concerns such as hesitation, misfire, stalling, rough running, and difficulty in starting, and the 'check engine' light is almost always illuminated. I have been concerned about these issues, and have spent a lot of money chasing the problem by replacing equipment and spending a lot of time in doing so. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281580, filed 2019-11, 172,000 miles“Fuel leak while driving. I was driving through a mountain pass (during extreme fire danger btw) with the windows open. I smell gas... I pull over when I finally can about 2 miles later. I see gas pouring out the right rear of the car, on top of the hot exhaust pipe... Causing the gas to vaporize and smoke. I opened the fuel door and removed the fuel cap. Sounds like a liquid was violently boiling came from the filler pipe. A passing motorcyclist who was behind me stopped to let me know he thought I was also leaking gas. The problem continued as I tried to drive another leg of 3 miles or so. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133335, filed 2005-08, 8,000 miles“Failure of NHTSA campaign id number : 05v376000. Fuel tank recall. The fuel tank was replaced per recall but failure occurred. Vehicle would not start and several gallons of gas was dumped on the ground causing a fire hazard. Fire department responded. Fire department cleared vehicle to tow to dealer. Failure corrected - return gas hose from had become disconnected from fuel tank resulting in fuel spillage.”
NHTSA complaint #10156149, filed 2006-04, 10,000 miles“The fuel tank connector got disconnected as we tried to start the car. This resulted in fuel leaking on the garage floor. This happened when the key was turned. Fire department was called to mop up the fuel spill and to verify that the car is safe. Car was taken to dealer to be repaired. Dealer wasn't sure what caused the problem but as per the dealer, it was due to the fuel connector getting dis-connected and he installed the fuel connector again.”
NHTSA complaint #10243287, filed 2008-09, 23,837 miles“Vehicles fuel tank had just been filled, after approximately ten (10) miles the vehicle began to exhibit a low power situation and then began to stall at idle, such as stopping at a stop sign or stop light. Vehicle was limped approximately two (2) miles to owners residence where it was allowed to sit for approximately forty-five (45) minutes inside a closed garage. Upon returning to the garage a strong odor of fuel was present. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132654, filed 2005-09, 12,202 milesRelated recalls
- 07V011000Jan 17, 2007Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive…Covers: Land Rover LR3 2005–2006
- 05V376000Aug 29, 2005Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive…Covers: Land Rover LR3 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10102683Oct 28, 2014"issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Land Rover LR3
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsTires
15 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Land Rover LR3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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