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, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Land Rover LR4 Years to Avoid
1 recall · 21 complaints
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 24
1 recall · 15 complaints
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 18
4 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 12
Best Land Rover LR4 Years to Buy
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
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Land Rover LR4 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | 12 | Caution |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Caution |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2011 | 1 | 21 | 24 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 | 18 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Land Rover LR4 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade LR4 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 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. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year LR4 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2011 Land Rover LR4 if possible. It has 1 recall, 21 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. The overall problem score is 24 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year LR4 to buy?+
The 2012 Land Rover LR4 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 6. It has only 2 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which LR4 has the fewest problems?+
The 2012, 2014, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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