2012 Land Rover LR4
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 33 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
7 of 25 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Was told by my mechanic that the top of my fuel tank has a plastic lid that has cracked. The car is leaking raw gas. He said this is approximately the 5TH car he has seen with this problem this year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-09
Fuel system, gasoline
7 of 25 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.
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The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started leaking fuel. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-25
Also filed under Structure
Engine
4 of 25 total reports mention: engine.
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2012 Land Rover LR4 hse. Consumer writes in regards to defective timing chain.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-30
The timing tension pulley failed, causing a bolt to break loose and break through the timing cover. After being replaced, 6 months later the entire engine has failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-24
Electrical system
2 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Stopped at a stoplight behind another vehicle, when the engine suddenly revved and the vehicle took off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-19
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Structure
2 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a bottle holder gasket on all four doors which exhibited a sharp edge.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-04
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-08-05Visibility15V386000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to September 18, 2012.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will apply the correct primer, free of charge. The recall began in August 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P065.
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2022-05-11Fuel system, gasoline21V635000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Land Rover LR4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V386000 · Visibility
- Recall 21V635000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Land Rover LR4 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover LR4?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Land Rover LR4 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.