This 2008 Land Rover LR3 factory service and repair manual is built for this exact year, engine and trim combination, so the specifications and procedures inside are the ones Land Rover published for this SUV, not a generic figure pulled from a different model year.
Engines
- 4.4L V8 (VIN 5) Gas
Trims
- SE Sport Utility 4-Door
- HSE Sport Utility 4-Door
Known issues on the 2008 LR3. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering certain aftermarket Thule hitch-style bicycle racks with fold-down bike arms: a pinch bolt between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the rack creates a pinch point that can cause a severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand when the bike arm is moved to its down position. Owners have filed 8 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged.
Whether you're servicing the 4.4L V8, working through a suspension or electrical fault, or handling routine maintenance, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 LR3.
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.
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING
THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN
Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Gear
Technical Bulletin: Exterior A-Pillar Molding Loose
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement
Technical Bulletin: Vehicle Battery Leak near Battery Terminal Posts
Technical Bulletin: Poor Engine kPerformance At High Altitude
Technical Bulletin: Tow Hitch Receiver Does not Latch in the Vehicle Housing
Showing the 8 most recent of 84 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The fuel tank is structurally compromised due to premature deterioration of the component holding it in place on the vehicle including the tank guard rusting through.
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.
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.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER LR3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE "VEHICLE FAULT SYSTEM SHUTTING DOWN" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STAT
Showing the 5 most serious of 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
