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Land Rover LR3Model year report

2008 Land Rover LR3 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,750miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Land Rover LR3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 Land Rover LR3. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,750 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 114 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “On 3/11/14 the suspension warning light came on the dash. I took it to a local auto repair shop who had the diagnostic equipment for Land Rover (the closest dealer is 3 hrs away). The diagnostic indicated that the compressor for level control was faulty. The diagnostic indicated recommend compressor replacement with updated compressor . The repair ship indicated that they have had to replace several of these. I then contacted the dealer in jacksonville to determine if there had been a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10597033, filed 2014-06, 69,000 miles

Fuel system: “During hot summer months, vehicle emits very strong gas fumes after driving. It only happens if there is 1/2 tank or more of fuel. This has happened at least a dozen times, and also occurred on the three-year older model that I had of the same vehicle. Supposedly, the fuel system was re-designed for the '08 model, but the symptoms are exactly the same. According to the service rep., she has three other customers with the same complaint. The fumes can get so bad that I am afraid to park it in my garage for fear of the water heater igniting the fumes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10281242, filed 2009-08, 18,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2008 Land Rover LR3. While driving various speeds, the vehicle fault system shutting down indicator illuminated and the instrument panel began to malfunction. The contact stated that several codes could be seen using a diagnostic device. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (Land Rover of new orleans 4032 veterans memorial blvd metairie, la, 70002); however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer referred the contact to the local dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10993417, filed 2017-06, 130,000 miles

Engine: “Stationary - one of the electronic control module is not communicating with some of the parts. Not sure if this is software upgrade required or what the issue might be.”

NHTSA complaint #11223012, filed 2019-06

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 69,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–2533%25–5017%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20092201320142201720192026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Land Rover LR3 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LR3 4WD/AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121714$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Land Rover LR3 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 114 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 114 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover LR3

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008839,7500—14—Not enough data
20071776,0000—14—Falling
20065139,0005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20059638,7274—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Land Rover LR3 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Land Rover LR3 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 Land Rover LR3 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Land Rover LR3 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2008 Land Rover LR3 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Land Rover LR3 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Land Rover LR3 (LR3, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Land Rover LR3 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,750 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 69,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.