Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Odometer when the failure occurred
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Suspension
Fuel system
Electrical system
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V248000 | Steering | 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... | Normally free |
| 07V011000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. | Normally free |
| 06V131000 | Electrical System | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE... | Normally free |
| 05V376000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008193 2008-06-04 | Airbag | 1,716 | On certain vehicles, the wiring that connects the steering column rotary coupler (clockspring) to the driver's airbag module may fracture as a result of relative motion between the clockspring and the steering wheel hub. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB00552NAS3 Jan 2021 | Equipment | RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED | |
| SSM73927 Jun 2018 | Electrical System | Issue: Following what appears to be a successful software update to the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) or replacement module using Pathfinder or Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) the module appears to be unresponsive to any further diagnostic commands or smart key remote... | |
| SSM70798 Jun 2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair. | |
| SSM73688 Dec 2017 | Electrical System | Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's primary or secondary battery. | |
| SFCC-09NOV17 Nov 2017 | Equipment | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM73521 Nov 2017 | Equipment | When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all. | |
| SFCC-14SEP17 Sep 2017 | Equipment | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| SFCC_09MAR Mar 2017 | Equipment | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| LTB00676NAS2 Oct 2015 | Structure | "SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS MAY BE LOOSE/UNDER TORQUED." | |
| LTB00552NAS2 Sep 2015 | Visibility | "SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS." | |
| LTB00676NAS2 Sep 2015 | Visibility | "SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS MAY BE LOOSE/UNDER TORQUED." | |
| LTB00319NAS5 Sep 2015 | Structure | "SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION." | |
| SSM72323 Jul 2015 | Equipment | "ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS NO CABIN AUDIO AT ALL FROM ANY SOURCES. IF THE NAV BUTTON IS PRESSED A 2-5 SECOND PERIOD OF AM/ FM RADIO CAN BE HEARD AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NO AUDIO. | |
| LTB00319NAS4 Jun 2015 | Structure | "SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION." | |
| SSM37861 Apr 2015 | Equipment | "ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. | |
| SSM71862 Feb 2015 | Equipment | "ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLES INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. STAINING/DISCOLORATION CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY USING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING PRODUCT ON LENS. | |
| SSM37861 Feb 2015 | Equipment | "ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. | |
| SSM44211 Jan 2015 | Suspension | "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 IS CRACKED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS LTB00204V4 AND... | |
| SSM45144 Jan 2015 | Suspension | "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." | |
| SSM58137 Jan 2015 | Service Brakes | "ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT BRAKE SQUEAL FROM THE FRONT OR REAR OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THE ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. VEHICLES WITH STANDARD BRAKES ONLY. | |
| SSM38303 Jan 2015 | Steering | "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. | |
| SSM43818 Jan 2015 | Service Brakes | "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS" | |
| SSM52757 Jan 2015 | Power Train | "ISSUE: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO GET THE AUTO TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK WITH ASSOCIATED DTC'S FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (P0504-27, P0504-62, C1A96-64) OR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF DRAG AND BINDING. | |
| SSM72071 Nov 2014 | Visibility | "ISSUE: CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE OPERATION OF THE FRONT OR REAR WINDOW REGULATORS CAUSE: VARIOUS CONDITIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE OPERATION OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR NOT OPERATING" | |
| SSM71859 Nov 2014 | Seats | "ISSUE CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE CONDITION OF SEAT COVERS CAUSE LACK OF UNDERSTAND OF LEATHER AS A NATURAL PRODUCT AND THE CONDITIONS IT MAY CAUSE." | |
| SSM56457 Oct 2014 | Engine | "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 INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. | |
| LTB00661NAS1 Oct 2014 | Seats | "SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH THIRD ROW SEATING / 7 SEATS, THE LEFT-HAND AND/OR RIGHT-HAND THIRD ROW SEAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE (DOES NOT FOLD OR 'STICKS' WHEN OPERATING). CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE SEAT OPERATING LEVER BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT." | |
| LTB00420NAS3 Sep 2014 | Suspension | "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. | |
| SSM67637 Aug 2014 | Equipment | "ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ISSUE. | |
| SSM71959 Aug 2014 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | "ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE" | |
| LTB00676NAS1 Aug 2014 | Structure | "SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR." | |
| LTB00665NAS1 Jun 2014 | Visibility | Sun Visor Vanity Mirror - Lower-Level Service Repair | |
| SSM71360 May 2014 | Electrical System | Software Update. | |
| LTB00644NAS1 May 2014 | Engine | SITUATION: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AT THE REAR LEFT-SIDE CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR. | |
| LTB00401NAS4 Feb 2014 | Tires | SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. | |
| SSM71540 Feb 2014 | Suspension | "ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILST DRIVING. CAUSE: REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY OR DIFFICULT TO TURN." | |
| LTB00319NAS3 Feb 2014 | Visibility | "SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION." | |
| SSM71138 Jan 2014 | Visibility | "ISSUE: WINDOW REGULATORS BEING REPLACED, WHEN TESTED BY THE SUPPLIER THEY ARE FOUND TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND WITHOUT FAULT. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS ACTIONS: CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE WHEN INVESTIGATING WINDOW REGULATOR CONCERNS AND ITS OPERATION PRIOR TO... | |
| LTB00154NAS3 Dec 2013 | Steering | Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Gear | |
| SSM68378 Sep 2013 | Equipment | "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS." | |
| SSM67637 Aug 2013 | Equipment | "ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ISSUE. | |
| SSM60517 Aug 2013 | Steering | "ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BEING FAULT FREE, FOLLOWING TESTING. | |
| LTB00429NAS3 Jul 2013 | Engine | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| SSM60517 Jun 2013 | Steering | "ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. | |
| LTB00493NAS2 Apr 2013 | Trailer Hitches | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| LTB-00429-NAS-2 May 2012 | Engine | LAND ROVER: DRIVING AT ALTITUDES OF 8200 FEET (2500 METERS), ENGINE EXHIBITS POOR OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND POWER AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. *PE | |
| LTB-00222-NAS-2 Apr 2012 | Steering | LAND ROVER: STEERING GEAR TIE ROD/ TIE ROD END- DIAGNOSTIC AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION. *JS | |
| LTB-00228-NAS-3 Jan 2012 | Electrical System | LANDROVER: WITH ELECTRONIC TORQUE MANAGED (ETM) REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR BEING ENERGIZED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ELECTRONIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL MODULE AND DYNAMIC SUSPENSION MAY LOWER. RESULTING IN WEAR OF MOTOR ASSEMBLY. *PE | |
| LTB-00397 Jul 2011 | Seat Belts | LAND ROVER: SEAT BELTS ARE JAMMING, SLOW AND/OR FAIL TO RETRACT. *PE | |
| LTB00360 Feb 2011 | Seats | LAND ROVER: THERE IS A SERVICE REPAIR FOR THE FRONT SEAT RAIL. *RM | |
| LTB00282 Feb 2011 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE SIDE DOOR LATCH OPERATION. THE DOORS MAY NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE OR MAY NOT LOCK. *RM | |
| TB-00331 Dec 2010 | Suspension | LAND ROVER: WHEN REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR THE AIR SUSPENSION RELAY MUST BE REPLACED. *RM | |
| TB-00321 Dec 2010 | Seat Belts | LAND ROVER: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE HAS FOUR POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED CAUSED BY THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT. *RM | |
| LTB-00306 Oct 2010 | Structure | JAGUAR: WATER MAY BE FOUND IN THE FOOTWELL OF THE VEHICLE. MISCELLANEOUS WARNING LAMPS MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *RM | |
| LTB-00269 Apr 2010 | Suspension | LAND ROVER: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM-COMPRESSOR DELIVERY VALVE AND DRIER REPLACEMENT; SOFTWARE UPDATE. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INACTIVE MAY DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OR THERE MAY BE A NOTICEABLE DEGRADATION OF... | |
| LTB-00270 Apr 2010 | Suspension | LAND ROVER: SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE WITH SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM INACTIVE DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER OR MAY BE A NOTICEABLE DEGRADATION IN SUSPENSION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. | |
| LTB-00079 Oct 2009 | Parking Brake | LAND ROVER: EPB MODULE SCREECH/NOISE FROM PARKING BRAKE/PARKING BRAKE SHOE DRAG-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: A RUBBING/SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR/PARKING BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING; EVIDENCE OF PARKING BRAKE SHOE DRAG (HEAT... | |
| SSM37361 Feb 2008 | Engine | "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 A LARGE NUMBER OF OXYGEN SENSORS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER (DENSO) TO INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE DEFECTS." | |
| 00084 Oct 2007 | Visibility | GLASS ROOF PANEL BLIND DIFFICULT TO LATCH - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *NJ | |
| 00054 May 2007 | Exterior Lighting | HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION. *KB |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 4 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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