DecodedCarsLand Rover LR4
7 model years from 2010 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2010–2016
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 14–16 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (33)
The 2016 LR4 in brief
The 2016 Land Rover LR4 is a standard SUV offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,617 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway), 14% worse than the 2016 standard SUV average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Land Rover LR4 has 7 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2016, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 16 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 16 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (34), engine (31), fuel system, gasoline (22).
Buying used? 2015 has the fewest problems in our data.
2015 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 7 campaigns and 127 owner complaints.
How the 2010 LR4 compares
The 2010 Land Rover LR4 is a SUV - offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,853 lb.
2016 LR4 pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 14% below the 2016 standard SUV average of 18.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2015 LR4
13 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 fire report · 1 crash report
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
LR4 changes by model year
- 2014
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 14 to 16
- 2013
- Lightest version 236 lb lighter
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 MPG | 190.2 in | 5,617 lb | Not rated | 2 | 33 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 MPG | 190.2 in | 5,617 lb | Not rated | 4 | 13 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,617 lb | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,617 lb | Not rated | 3 | 16 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,853 lb | Not rated | 2 | 20 |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,853 lb | Not rated | 1 | 21 |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,853 lb | Not rated | 1 | 13 |
Alternatives to the 2016 LR4
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne | 24 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2016 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2016 BMW X3 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2016 Lexus RX | 30 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2016 Volvo XC90 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2016 Tesla Model X | 289 mi | Not rated | 12 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →