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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.2× usual, mostly fuel system and engine and engine cooling
19 serious complaints of 23, the most about fuel system (7) and fuel system (5); 1.2× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles. 1 recall. NHTSA investigation PE20018: fuel tank outlet flange leak.
What owners report
“When I was driving this car, I smelled gasoline very badly, so suddenly the car slammed, and then the car broke down, and there was a lot of white gas or smoke under the hood, I couldn't be sure, so I called The fire alarm was dealt with, then I towed the vehicle to the dealer, contacted my insurance, and the dealer told me there was a recall, but my…”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Mar 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a hotel resident observed condensation leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel flange assembly needed to be replaced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Aug 2024
23 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 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
2011 LR4 trims
| Base | HSE | HSE Lux |
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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.