Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual Extended coverage
11 serious complaints of 12, the most about engine (6) and power train (3); 0.7× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“According to dealer, the connecting rod became dislodged and forced itself through the engine block rendering the entire engine and all related components (e.g. supercharger) inoperable and requiring replacement.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Sep 2022
“The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle, the gear selector would not shift out of Drive. Additionally, the vehicle could not be driven in Reverse.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Jan 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.
12 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 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: 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged · Drive: 4WD
2014 LR4 trims
| Base | HSE | HSE LUX |
|---|
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.