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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Land Rover LR42010–2016

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

🚙 SUV
Land Rover LR4
2010–2016
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
1.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
1
Recalls
0
Complaints
2015
Best Yr
0
Injuries
Avoid 2015
7
Years Analyzed
1
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Land Rover LR4 Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2015

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Federal Defect Investigations

NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 1 past investigation into the LR4 became recall.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 13, 2026.

Land Rover LR4 — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
201600——
82
64
76
Excellent
201510——
77
57
70
Avoid
201400——
82
51
71
Excellent
201300——
82
46
69
Excellent
201200——
82
42
68
Excellent
201100——
82
39
67
Excellent
201000——
82
39
67
Excellent

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the LR4 compares — best year within each era shown.

2013–2017

Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2016 (Buyer Score 76).

Best: 2016
2016 · 762014 · 712015 · 702013 · 69

Pre-2013

Older LR4 models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
2012 · 682010 · 672011 · 67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year LR4 to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every LR4 model year.

Which LR4 years have the most problems?+

The 2015 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2015 LR4 leads with 1 recalls and 0 owner complaints.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common LR4 problems?+

See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Land Rover LR4.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar suv vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every LR4 year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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