While researching the possible purchace or and LR3 I ran into this has anyone had these problems? what about the fuel problem? thanks
http://www.haveyoursay.com/
http://www.haveyoursay.com/
LR 3 problems?
- Thread starter Springsroverfamily
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My LR3 has been great so far. almost 2 years and 25,000 miles. no problems whatsoever.... well, except for the fact that Goodyear means "good for 2 years" LOL
I know a few people with 70,000 miles on their D3's/LR3's, the trucks are great. That article you linked to needs to be qualified in a few ways:
1. It is a UK base model, that does not have many of the standard items the US model has (such as exterior temp gauge, etc...)
2. Every mfr has a few vehicles that come off the line with more than their share of problems. Seems this guy has a knack for picking them out! That does not mean the entire production run is faulty!
3. This guy is not very well educated on how the truck operates. He never scratched the surface of how to extract maximum value from the truck.
Go a step further. JD Power listed the LR3 near the bottom in Initial Quality, but near the top in Owner satisfaction. What does that tell you? That these sophisticated vehicles are not like your standard Toyota appliance. However, they are superb vehicles that excel in a astonishing wide range of terrian, roads, and utility, with comfort and quiet poise throughout it all.
The downside? You will get to know your dealer's service department more than you might wish. But, ultimately, it's all under warrenty and the best news is that LR seems to have solved the 3 or 4 significantly consistent issues that people were experiencing. These trucks are very solid mechanically, and the most current software patches seems to be working great.
Buy it with the proper expectations, and you will be immensely satisified with it.
1. It is a UK base model, that does not have many of the standard items the US model has (such as exterior temp gauge, etc...)
2. Every mfr has a few vehicles that come off the line with more than their share of problems. Seems this guy has a knack for picking them out! That does not mean the entire production run is faulty!
3. This guy is not very well educated on how the truck operates. He never scratched the surface of how to extract maximum value from the truck.
Go a step further. JD Power listed the LR3 near the bottom in Initial Quality, but near the top in Owner satisfaction. What does that tell you? That these sophisticated vehicles are not like your standard Toyota appliance. However, they are superb vehicles that excel in a astonishing wide range of terrian, roads, and utility, with comfort and quiet poise throughout it all.
The downside? You will get to know your dealer's service department more than you might wish. But, ultimately, it's all under warrenty and the best news is that LR seems to have solved the 3 or 4 significantly consistent issues that people were experiencing. These trucks are very solid mechanically, and the most current software patches seems to be working great.
Buy it with the proper expectations, and you will be immensely satisified with it.
What about the fuel problem? If you run out you have to take it back to the dealer has anyone run into this yet? I know that the people that I have run into love there LR3 I am just maknig sure I cover all bases before I purchace thanks guys.
There was a recall on some of the early fuel tanks - something about the breather tubes. but that was quite a while ago (2005 models?)
no problems here. of course ours is still relatively new.
i'll quote mr. chung, "best mini-van the wife has ever owned" :bigok:
i'll quote mr. chung, "best mini-van the wife has ever owned" :bigok:
His explanation of what happens when you run out of fuel is not accurate. The ECM will store a code if you run out of fuel. I've had one client run out of fuel, and they didn't have to bring it to us to start it.
Do you make a habit out of running out of fuel? It has a gauge, and it even tells you how far you can drive untill you run out. It has to be a pretty extreme situation to run out. I think I could find other things to worry about.
Anyway, mine has been virtually trouble free. I had the check engine light come on once due to a bad MAFS, and the suspension fault message was displayed for the EAS compressor (the one that has been recalled). That's much better than the others I've had.
Do you make a habit out of running out of fuel? It has a gauge, and it even tells you how far you can drive untill you run out. It has to be a pretty extreme situation to run out. I think I could find other things to worry about.
Anyway, mine has been virtually trouble free. I had the check engine light come on once due to a bad MAFS, and the suspension fault message was displayed for the EAS compressor (the one that has been recalled). That's much better than the others I've had.