VIN Decoder Results

SALAG25465A347656

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

LAND ROVER

Vehicle Model

LR3

Vehicle Trim

HSE7

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

SALAG254*5A

Manufacturer Name

JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

Model Year

2005

Plant City

SOLIHULL

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

ENGLAND

Plant State

UNITED KINGDOM

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)

Number Of Seats

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

4400.0

Displacement (CI)

268.50447401682

Displacement (L)

4.4

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

VIN Breakdown

SAL World Manufacturer Identifier

AG254 Vehicle Descriptor Section

6 Check Digit

5A347656 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

13 MPG

Highway

18 MPG

Combined

14 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$4,300

CO2 Emissions

634.7857142857143 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (5 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2005 LAND ROVER LR3

Source

NHTSA Database

STEERING:COLUMN

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN ...

Consequence: IF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY TO COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OCCURS, THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE INTENDED MANNER. THE CONDI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSERT 1MM SPACERS BETWEEN THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE COLUMN SWITCH MOUNTING POINT AND THE COLUMN LOCK TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COLUMN SWITCH. TWO FOAM PADS WILL ALSO BE FITT

Campaign: 08V248000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SWELLING AND CRACKING OF A GROMMET AND SUBSEQUENT DETACHMENT OF THE BREATHER PIPE FROM A CONNECTOR TUBE. WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK IS ABOV...

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Campaign: 07V011000

EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

Consequence: WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.

Remedy: THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURC

Campaign: 07E047000

Owner Complaints (96)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

"After a heavy rainstorm in [XXX] , my 2005 Land Rover LR3 experienced catastrophic water intrusion through the A-pillar design flaw documented in Land Rover’s own TSB LA501-007. When I opened the passenger door, ~1.5 inches of water poured out. Immed..."

ODI #11689315

AIR BAGS

"Others of same model and year were recalled and mine was not, despite having same issue with airbag fault in steering column"

ODI #11475006