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Land Rover LR3 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 144 owner complaints on the Land Rover LR3 from 87 production runs; the worst run has 6, the typical one 1.7.

NHTSA complaint records · 144 complaints · 87 runs · 2005–2009 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported LR3 run is SALAA25425A (2005 builds) with 6 complaints, 3.5× the typical run. Suspension problems make up 22% of reports; 2005 is the worst model year at 2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for LR3 model years 2005–2008.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Land Rover LR3 has 87 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 16% of every LR3 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Land Rover LR3 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SALAA25425A••••••20056——
SALAA25495A••••••20055——
SALAE25485A••••••20054——
SALAA25465A••••••20054——
SALAA254X5A••••••20054——
SALAE25447A••••••20074——
SALAE25475A••••••20054——
SALAA25445A••••••20053——
SALAA25455A••••••20053——
SALAG25405A••••••20053——
SALAE25406A••••••20063——
SALAE25466A••••••20063——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 75 LR3 runs has 3 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Land Rover LR3 the gap between build years is 2×: a 2005 car draws 2 complaints per run, a 2008 one 1.

FIG.02·Land Rover LR3 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2009133—
2008155—
20071.7159—
20061.439283
200528242—
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2005 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 2008 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 22% of everything Land Rover LR3 owners report: Suspension, 33 of 144 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Land Rover LR3 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Suspension33—1
Power Train25——
Electrical System25—1
Tires20——
Fuel System14——
Gasoline13——
Structure11—1
Vehicle Speed Control102—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Land Rover LR3; the 6 below cover build years 2005 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Land Rover LR3 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
07E047000Equipment2005–2008
08V248000Steering:column2005–2006
07V011000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage2005–2006
06V131000Electrical System:ignition:switch2005–2006
05V502000Power Train:automatic Transmission2006
05V501000Seat Belts2006
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The LR3 against its rivals

The LR3 draws 1.7 complaints per production run; the Jeep Commander 7, the GMC Envoy 5.4 and the Buick Rendezvous 5.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Land Rover LR3 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Land Rover LR3144871.72.1%
Jeep Commander2,87941273.5%
GMC Envoy2,5994835.45.5%
Buick Rendezvous9731715.74.9%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 144 reports on the Land Rover LR3, 2.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Land Rover LR3 — complaint severity
OutcomeLand Rover LR3All vehicles
Complaints filed1441,115,966
Involved a crash3 (2.1%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (1.4%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported458,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 64% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Land Rover LR3 share of that is 144 complaints over 87 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Land Rover LR3
Recalls14 campaignsFuel economy14 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems175 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices140 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2005–2009

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Land Rover LR3 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 144 NHTSA complaints from 87 LR3 runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which LR3 production run has the most complaints?

SALAA25425A, a 2005 build, with 6 complaints. The typical LR3 run has 1.7.

Which LR3 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2005 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 2008 lightest at 1.

Does the LR3 get more complaints than the Jeep Commander?

No: 1.7 complaints per production run for the LR3 against 7 for the Jeep Commander.

How many LR3 complaints involve a crash?

2.1% of 144 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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