Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual Extended coverage
15 serious complaints of 17, the most about fuel system (4) and fuel system (4); 0.8× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2013 vehicles. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover LR4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Jun 2022
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Partial extended warranty program 12-14my (SFCC MAR2022, Mar 2022)
- Extended coverage Engine timing chain/tensioner partial extended warranty -usa (NAS22.02.002, Mar 2022)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
17 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 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
2013 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.