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2010 Land Rover LR4 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 19 complaints on file for the 2010 Land Rover LR4 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

19

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

4

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other LR4 years?

LR4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted49 complaints2010: 19 complaints2011: 26 complaints2012: 31 complaints2013: 25 complaints2014: 24 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 49 complaints
LR4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Land Rover LR4 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1053%
Engine316%
Brakes211%
Transmission211%
Electrical System15%
Other15%

Does the 2010 Land Rover LR4 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V635000Fuel SystemAugust 12, 2021 · 111,746 units

Defect

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. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Back in Feb 2019 my LandRover suddenly leaked a large amount of gasoline and then broke down. It stopped running and needed the fuel rail & line replaced & stabilizer bar and bushings & subsequencely complete engine replacement. I also had fluid in the engine and wrecked the engine requiring us to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 18, 2019 · fire

“Back in Feb 2019 my LandRover suddenly leaked a large amount of gasoline and then broke down. It stopped running and needed the fuel rail & line replaced & stabilizer bar and bushings & subsequencely complete engine replacement. I also had fluid in the engine and wrecked the engine requiring us to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 18, 2019 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER LR4. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED ON ITS OWN. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. SHE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. REPORT 7424886 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 6, 2010

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ENGINE REVVED PAST 7K RPM AND THE CAR DECELERATED. "TRANSMISSION FAULT" WAS DISPLAYED AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TO COAST THE CAR ACROSS FOUR BUSY LANES OF TRAFFIC WITH NON RESPONSIVE GAS PETAL TO THE SHOULDER. AFTER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 30, 2017

“I called the Jaguar Land Rover dealership located in Frisco, TX to schedule a maintenance appointment. Before asking what type of maintenance I needed the representative continued to tell me that my vehicle could not be serviced there. I asked why and was told they do not the tools to fix it due to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 20, 2025

2010 Land Rover LR4 — common questions

Is the 2010 Land Rover LR4 reliable?

The record is thin — 19 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2010 LR4 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (10 complaints), engine (3 complaints), transmission (2 complaints).

Does the 2010 Land Rover LR4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Land Rover LR4. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2010 Land Rover LR4 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Land Rover LR4 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LR4 years to avoid are 2016. The cleanest record among LR4 years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.