2008 Land Rover LR3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Land Rover LR3, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“While operating my Land Rover LR3 at normal highway speed, approximately 55-65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost all power to the eas (electronic air suspension). When this happened the vehicle lost all pressure in air system which maintained a safe ride height and stable handling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564234, filed 2014-02, 34,500 miles“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 2019-06Related service bulletins
- 10149091Sep 18, 2018Customer may see message on the Instrument cluster stating "Air suspension not in customer mode" Technician finds diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3000-05 logged in the Chassis…
- 10134896Mar 26, 2018The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10103461Jan 5, 2015"issue: a customer may report suspension low on one side or dropping when left parked. Cause: air leak from a front or rear air spring to damper lower seal."
- 10103442Jan 5, 2015"issue: a review of front lower control arm warranty returns from various markets has shown that arm assemblies have been incorrectly changed for knock issues when the front bush…
- 10224503Sep 2, 2014Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement
- 10214025Sep 2, 2014Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement
- 10102127Sep 2, 2014"situation: the air suspension warning lamp may be illuminated, the air suspension may fail to raise the vehicle, and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1a20-64 may be stored…
- 10101322Feb 5, 2014"issue: a customer may report a noise from the rear of the vehicle whilst driving. Cause: rear wheel bearing noisy or difficult to turn."
- 10037628Dec 7, 2010Land rover: when repairing or replacing the air suspension compressor the air suspension relay must be replaced.
- 10034985Apr 12, 2010Land rover: air suspension system-compressor delivery valve and drier replacement; software update. Amber or red suspension system warning indicator may illuminate and suspension…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Land Rover LR3
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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