DecodedCarsLand Rover LR3
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 4.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 14–14 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (19)
The 2009 LR3 in brief
The 2009 Land Rover LR3 is a SUV - offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,315 lb (4dr SUV 4WD V6 Se).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 17 highway), 21% worse than the 2009 SUV - average of 17.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Land Rover LR3 has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 14 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 14 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (10), air bags (8), power train (7).
How the 2005 LR3 compares
The 2005 Land Rover LR3 is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (4.0L 6-cyl and 4.4L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 192 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,426 lb.
2009 LR3 pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 21% below the 2009 SUV - average of 17.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
LR3 changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.4L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,315 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4.4L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,315 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4.0L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,315 lb | Not rated | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,315 lb | Not rated | 0 | 13 |
| 2005 | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 191.7 in | 5,426 lb | Not rated | 0 | 19 |
Alternatives to the 2009 LR3
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 15 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 BMW X5 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2009 Lexus RX | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Volvo XC90 | 17 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →