2016 Land Rover LR4 engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Land Rover LR4 — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“am writing to formally request reimbursement in the amount of $18,397.76 for engine damage sustained by my 2016 Land Rover LR4 HSE LUX (VIN: [XXX] ), caused by a known defect in the factory-installed plastic outlet pipe. This defect directly led to catastrophic engine failure, leaving me stranded…”
filed May 27, 2025
“I took my 2016 LR4 (55k miles) in to the dealer in San Antonio a few days ago. As part of the review of my vehicle, they suggested that I should replace the cylinder block coolant outlet pipe, even though there is no current issue with or damage to it, for a cost of $2,042.13. They said that this…”
filed Mar 20, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
SFCC_DEC2020_29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 16, 2020The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
SFCC Slide23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2019
Engine problems in other LR4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 LR4 | 4 | 16% |
| 2011 LR4 | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Land Rover LR4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.