2016 Ford Explorer vs 2016 Land Rover LR4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Explorer | 2016 Land Rover LR4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,437 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 198 | 141 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Land Rover LR4 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 577 | 1 |
| Steering | 528 | 1 |
| Engine | 380 | 13 |
| Power Train | 214 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 126 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 114 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 104 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 99 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 105 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 99 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 88 | 0 |
| Stalling | 87 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 86 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 64 | 0 |
| Overheating | 62 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 61 | 0 |
2016 Ford Explorer
2016 Land Rover LR4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.