2011 Land Rover LR4

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2011 Land Rover LR4 has 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (44% of all complaints), specifically: while the engine is running or in accessory mode fuel is being released from a crack in the gas tank access cover. there is a strong smell of fuel near the passenger side rear door area. i researched this issue and replace the faulty part before it had the potential to start a fuel vapor fire.. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

11 complaints

44%

• WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR IN ACCESSORY MODE FUEL IS BEING RELEASED FROM A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK ACCESS COVER. THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AREA. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND REPLACE THE FAULTY PART BEFORE IT HAD THE POTENTIAL TO START A FUEL VAPOR FIRE.
• Vehicle is leaking fuel from the fuel tank area. The bottom of the tank is wet with fuel. Seems to be coming from the top of the tank. Skid plate is in place and not damaged.
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel tank How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Slowly leaking fuel during operation. Noticed while parked in driveway. Smell odor. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed b

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR IN ACCESSORY MODE FUEL IS BEING RELEASED FROM A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK ACCESS COVER. THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AREA. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND REPLACE THE FAULTY PART BEFORE IT HAD THE POTENTIAL TO START A FUEL VAPOR FIRE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints

16%

• THE RUBBER FINISH ON THE DIALS TO ADJUST THE AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE ARE PEELING OFF AND HAVE BECOME STICKY LIKE GLUE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND IS REGULARLY COMPLAINED ABOUT IN LAND ROVER FORUMS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT HAS AFFECTED 80% OF ALL VEHICLES WITH THESE DIALS. THE ONLY WAY TO
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER LR4. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO LAND ROVER REDWOOD CITY (440 CONVENTION WAY, REDWOOD CITY, CA
• The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was then informed by the dealer that the fuel system was defective and also needed to be serviced. While in their possession, the contact was i

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“THE RUBBER FINISH ON THE DIALS TO ADJUST THE AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE ARE PEELING OFF AND HAVE BECOME STICKY LIKE GLUE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND IS REGULARLY COMPLAINED ABOUT IN LAND ROVER FORUMS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT HAS AFFECTED 80% OF ALL VEHICLES WITH THESE DIALS. THE ONLY WAY TO ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

16%

• ENGINE SEIZED AT 106K MILES STILL WITHIN GUIDELINES OF LAST OIL CHANGE. LAND ROVER DEALER INDICATES ENGINE FAILURE IS DUE TO LOW OIL. THE OIL LEVEL WAS AT 1.7 QUARTS. THE OIL LEVEL WARNING SYSTEM NEVER ALERTED. THE OIL PRESSURE LEVEL INDICATOR REMAINED NORMAL. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLI
• 2011 LAND ROVER LR4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GASOLINE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO REIMBURSED FOR THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY SAFETY RECALL REPAIR.
• 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 insuranc

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“ENGINE SEIZED AT 106K MILES STILL WITHIN GUIDELINES OF LAST OIL CHANGE. LAND ROVER DEALER INDICATES ENGINE FAILURE IS DUE TO LOW OIL. THE OIL LEVEL WAS AT 1.7 QUARTS. THE OIL LEVEL WARNING SYSTEM NEVER ALERTED. THE OIL PRESSURE LEVEL INDICATOR REMAINED NORMAL. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

• WARNING LAMPS FAILURE, BRAKE SYSTEM - AMBER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE FOR WORN BRAKE PADS AND DUE TO SEVERITY OF DAMAGE TO PADS AND ROTOR, BRAKE SYSTEM -RED SHOULD OF ILLUMINATED INDICATING POSSIBLE FAULT WITH THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE DISTRIBUTION (EBD) SYSTEM. WE SOUGHT OUT ASSISTANCE WITH LAND ROVER AND TO
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER LR4. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO LAND ROVER REDWOOD CITY (440 CONVENTION WAY, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WARNING LAMPS FAILURE, BRAKE SYSTEM - AMBER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE FOR WORN BRAKE PADS AND DUE TO SEVERITY OF DAMAGE TO PADS AND ROTOR, BRAKE SYSTEM -RED SHOULD OF ILLUMINATED INDICATING POSSIBLE FAULT WITH THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE DISTRIBUTION (EBD) SYSTEM. WE SOUGHT OUT ASSISTANCE WITH LAND ROVER AND TO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

• MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ARE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES.
• THE STEREO SYSTEM HAS HAD COMPLAINTS FOR MANY YEARS WITH NO RECALL. THE ISSUE IS THE SYSTEM CUTS OUT AND UNUSABLE OR COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE FORCING CALLS TO BE TAKEN BY PHONE. THIS CAN POSE A SAFETY RISK WITH DRIVERS TROUBLESHOOTING WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS HUNDRE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ARE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 25 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR IN ACCESSORY MODE FUEL IS BEING RELEASED FROM A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK ACCESS COVER. THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AREA. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND REPLACE THE FAULTY PART BEFORE IT HAD THE POTENTIAL TO START A FUEL VAPOR FIRE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE RUBBER FINISH ON THE DIALS TO ADJUST THE AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE ARE PEELING OFF AND HAVE BECOME STICKY LIKE GLUE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND IS REGULARLY COMPLAINED ABOUT IN LAND ROVER FORUMS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT HAS AFFECTED 80% OF ALL VEHICLES WITH THESE DIALS. THE ONLY WAY TO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: ENGINE SEIZED AT 106K MILES STILL WITHIN GUIDELINES OF LAST OIL CHANGE. LAND ROVER DEALER INDICATES ENGINE FAILURE IS DUE TO LOW OIL. THE OIL LEVEL WAS AT 1.7 QUARTS. THE OIL LEVEL WARNING SYSTEM NEVER ALERTED. THE OIL PRESSURE LEVEL INDICATOR REMAINED NORMAL. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: WARNING LAMPS FAILURE, BRAKE SYSTEM - AMBER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE FOR WORN BRAKE PADS AND DUE TO SEVERITY OF DAMAGE TO PADS AND ROTOR, BRAKE SYSTEM -RED SHOULD OF ILLUMINATED INDICATING POSSIBLE FAULT WITH THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE DISTRIBUTION (EBD) SYSTEM. WE SOUGHT OUT ASSISTANCE WITH LAND ROVER AND TO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)