Land Rover LR4 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Land Rover LR4 model year (2010–2016) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Land Rover LR4 Years to Avoid
1 recall · 31 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 34
0 recalls · 18 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Problem score: 20
0 recalls · 19 complaints
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Problem score: 19
Best Land Rover LR4 Years to Buy
1 recall · 4 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 7
0 recalls · 9 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 9
0 recalls · 10 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 10
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Land Rover LR4 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 31 | — | — | 34 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 2014 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 9 | Good |
| 2013 | 0 | 19 | — | — | 19 | Caution |
| 2012 | 0 | 18 | 1 | — | 20 | Caution |
| 2011 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 14 | Caution |
| 2010 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 10 | Good |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Land Rover LR4 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2015Mid-decade LR4 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2015 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder LR4 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year LR4 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2016 Land Rover LR4 if possible. It has 1 recall, 31 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 34 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year LR4 to buy?+
The 2015 Land Rover LR4 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 7. It has only 1 recall and 4 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which LR4 has the fewest problems?+
The 2015, 2014, 2010 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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