Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual
15 serious complaints of 16, the most about fuel system (7) and fuel system (4); 1.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles. 1 recall. NHTSA investigation PE20018: fuel tank outlet flange leak.
What owners report
“While driving at approximately 70 mph on the highway, I encountered a severe issue that jeopardized my safety and the safety of others on the road.The problem manifested as a fuel leak, resulting in fumes inside the vehicle that caused impairment to my ability to operate the vehicle safely.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Dec 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor permeated throughout the vehicle. The contact then discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Oct 2022
16 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 5.0L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD
2010 LR4 trims
| HSE | HSE LUX | HSE PLUS | S | SE |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Land Rover reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Land Rover aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp | 4WD | 16 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 33 | Engine (13) | — |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp | 4WD | 16 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 13 | Engine (3) | — |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 16 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 12 | Engine (6) | — |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 17 | Fuel/propulsion system (4) | — |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 24 | Fuel system, gasoline (7) | — |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 23 | Fuel/propulsion system (7) | — |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 16 | Fuel/propulsion system (7) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Land Rover LR4 (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 33 |
| 2015 | Land Rover LR4 (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 13 |
| 2014 | Land Rover LR4 (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 | Land Rover LR4 (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 12 |
| 2013 | Land Rover LR4 (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 17 |
| 2013 | Land Rover LR4 (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 17 |
| 2012 | Land Rover LR4 (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 24 |
| 2012 | Land Rover LR4 (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 24 |
| 2011 | Land Rover LR4 SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 23 |
| 2010 | Land Rover LR4 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LR4 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2015 | LR4 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2014 | LR4 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2013 | LR4 | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 14 |
| 2012 | LR4 | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 14 |
| 2011 | LR4 | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 14 |
| 2010 | LR4 | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.