2011 Land Rover LR4 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 23 complaints (30.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 30.4% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Electrical System: 2; Engine: 2; Parking Brake: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2018: 4; 2019: 1; 2021: 4; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11122159 · 2018-08-24 (August 24, 2018)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 114,793 miles reported. Look up ODI 11122159 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11420940 · 2021-06-14 (June 14, 2021)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11420940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10568590 · 2014-03-11 (March 11, 2014)
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 OUR CONCERNS AND SAFETY ISSUE. COMPLAINT WITH LAND ROVER AND INSPECTION WITH ENGINEER WE WERE ADVISED THAT THIS IS NORMAL BUT WOULD NOT GIVE US ANY DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THEIR FINDINGS AND REFUSES TO RETURN CALLS PLACED TO JAGUAR LAND ROVER NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 19,457 miles reported. Look up ODI 10568590 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11161226 · 2018-12-13 (December 13, 2018)
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 94063, [phone removed]). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MECHANICAL BRAKE FAILURE AND THE REAR BRAKES AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11161226 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11613872 · 2024-09-10 (September 10, 2024)
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the low coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed to the dealer, the vehicle lost motive power with the low coolant warning lig…
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11613872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11233853 · 2019-07-22 (July 22, 2019)
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 HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR 2.5 YEARS WITH NO RESOLUTION. SOFTWARE UPDATES DO NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. PERHAPS THE OEM CAN FIGURE OUT THE KNOWN ISSUE AND SEND CUSTOMERS A SERVICE BULLETIN TO GET THIS SAFETY…
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11233853 at NHTSA ↗