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Road Trip in 2012 LR4 Summer 2016 Update
jim6090, 09/04/2014
updated 09/07/2016
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
43 of 44 people found this review helpful
Just finished a 3000 miles 12 state12 day road trip in our 2012 CPO LR4. I could not have asked for a better road car. From NC to the Maine North Maine Woods. 80 mph on the highway or the 150 miles that we did offroading through the woods. It was nothing short of awesome. 19 MPG overall. Great comfort, security. This our 3rd LR. 2016- now 70000 miles. Had to have the lower control arms replaced this summer. I understand this is a normal thing for these cars. Drove it over 5000 miles to Maine and to Kentucky. What a great vehicle. Each trip were around 2500 miles. The trip to Kentucky was towing a 6500 lb Airstream. Plenty of power in the Mountains. I could go between 3-6 gear and maintain 65.
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I leased it so much I bought it
Jeff, 11/11/2017
updated 05/14/2018
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Review based on HSE model. It's everything you think it is: very, very comfortable ride (my wife often says she doesn't want to get out of it when we reach our destination), roomy, seats 7, tows a good-sized boat, easy to park in the city, great on long (350 mile) rides, quiet, good sound system, good looking, reliable. The electronics, especially the nav system, is dated, and a little slow. The fuel mileage is awful (15 MPG average), especially if you drive above 80 MPH. (At 55, it's close to reasonable, at around 25 MPG). I leased the car for 3 years, and residual was better than the lease, so I bought if for 3 more years. The interior is a little drab by today's standards, but certainly still luxurious. 2 glove boxes, lots of storage. You don't get much more car with the Range Rover - but you do get less seating and storage (!). The air suspension is stupendous - just swallows bumps in roads. With 75,000 miles, i'm on 3rd set of brakes (city driving), second set of tires (Continentals came stock, were very good, Pirelli's on it now are great), 250th tank of gas (!). Contrary to what I'd heard, the car is very reliable: I replaced the air suspension compressor (under warranty), and a seat heater was improperly installed when we bought it; no other major repairs. If this car had been electric or a hybrid, I'd never, ever sell it!
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LR4 LUX 3rd times the charm
Joey, 07/26/2020
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I started my love affair with the LR3 15 yrs ago. Had a white then a black one. Then upgraded to the LR4 back in 2015 with a LUX fully loaded model i bought from the original owner in Malibu. I've driven it times Belize and back a couple times, getting ready for a trip to Baja from CO. No other lux SUV would survive these trips. My LR4 has 160k miles on it. Until about 150k all i did were oil.changes, brakes /tires and the recommended maintenance schedule. Now i just replaced the front control arms, water pump just went out and timing tensioners will be replaced in hopes of extending timing chain lifespan another 100k miles. My LR4 has been super good to me. Luckily my husband does the work so i dont feel the pain of repair costs. I will drive this car til the engine or transmission goes and based on my research that could be another 150k miles or more. Rock solid.
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6 Years, 151,000+ miles and still looking new
Edmund W., 01/18/2019
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
The LR4 is a great performer both on and off road. It's been is deep mud and on steep slopes. Of the hundreds of off-road adventures, it got stuck only once on a steep grade of deep gravel stone, which was to loose and deep to get traction. I've towed a 22-foot, ~6,000 pound boat thousands of miles without an issue (though mileage went down to 11 mpg on average). On normal highway travel, I've gotten as high as 22 mpg (flatland in the summer with no load or passengers). Otherwise, I usually get 19 mpg on the highway and 15.5 mpg city. Have $$$ ready as repairs after warranty are stupid costly. The bushings on the lower front control arms had to be replaced at ~90K miles (replaced both lower control arms myself and had re-aligned for ~$350). The water pump went out along with a plastic part under valve cover at ~135K miles ($1,100 at a non-dealer shop specializing in Land Rovers, dealership quoted $1,600). The stitching on the front seats broke on a seam and was re-sewn at ~145K miles ($225). The exterior finish looks impeccable. The interior, aside from the stitching, also looks impeccable. Changing the oil takes 15 minutes and brake jobs are also easy for DIYers. My twin daughters will be driving this vehicle in 3 years from now as the LR4 super safe. I was rear ended by a Toyota Camry...totaled that car and only $1,200 of replacement plastic on the LR4's rear bumper. There's a limited selection of tires for the 19" rims. Continental Terraincontact A/T are the best by far.
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Living the Dream
John, 01/18/2018
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Solid, secure, cocoon environment for driver, passengers/family members. Great dependability albeit pricey to repair (annually or for brakes when needed) and you'll stop for gas more frequently. Goes over rough patches, through water, and across uncharted terrains with confidence. A stately, impressive machine.
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Solid SUV with No Issues for 7 Years
Matthew Evolving, 05/29/2019
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
When Ford bought Land Rover, they drove the brand into the ground. Tata saved Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar from being destroyed by Ford. The second year that Tata took over Land Rover they resurrected the 2012 LR4 and created a solid, well thought-out, well-engineered and PROBLEM-FREE SUV that has served my family well for 75,000+ miles. While many speak about all the problems their LR3 had, they are talking about the pre-Tata buy-out when Ford almost drove 3 brands into the ground. Tata-owned Land Rover has been absolutely solid in our experience.
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My favorite SUV ever
RFK , 02/09/2021
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 LR4 HSE used with over 75,000 miles on it, three years ago, and haven't had a single problem with it. Engine? Purrs like a kitten and moves the LR4 like a cheetah. Transmission? Air suspension? No problems. The CarFax showed that the water pump was replaced three times by the dealer, so I assumed the water pump issue was resolved for this car. It was, and I have not had a problem with anything else on this vehicle. I chose the 2012 model because it was among the last to have a V8, before Land Rover switched to smaller, more complex (and likely to fail) engines. I'm glad I did. The V8 is turbine-smooth, and it moves this heavy, sturdy vehicle like it weighs virtually nothing. The cockpit is beautiful and elegant to look at, instruments and controls are trouble-free, and the seating position is unbeatable. The outer design is timeless and it still looks new. We go to the snow occasionally and it is in its element. My suggestion for long and happy ownership is to find a non-dealer competent mechanic. These are not complex cars and the parts are inexpensive and easy to find. A dealer will take you to the cleaners every time with these older cars. I like the looks of the new Defender but given the reliability of the LR4, its comfort and solid build quality, I'll probably keep it forever.
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Still looks and feels almost new
RFK , 01/05/2022
updated 01/09/2023
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my LR4 in 2018 with approximately 75K on the clock. The prior owner had changed the water pump 3+ times presumably because it was not done correctly. I have changed the oil and filter regularly with my local mechanic, and that is almost all its needed since then. At 120K, a plastic coolant part under under the engine cover was starting to leak, so that was my first large item that was an actual repair ($1,500). The parts are not expensive (aside from the aforementioned coolant part) and as a non-turbo engine it has had no hiccups. I seem to get 23 mpg on the freeway at 75+mph. The V8 is turbine smooth. The interior still looks beautiful. Exterior styling is classic and still looks fresh. It is strong and feels safe traveling with my family. The times we have taken it into the snow it feels rock solid. In my opinion, as long as you stay away from the dealer, maintenance is neither expensive nor repairs frequent. When I read reviews where the cost of maintenance is high or problems are not fixed, it seems to be from owners who are going to the dealer, believing, incorrectly, that the dealer will do a better job because they are paying more. These naturally aspirated V8s are not complicated and most reliable, trustworthy mechanics can handle them. I have found it necessary to have the sunroof drains cleaned.
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Reliability with Luxury! 2023 Going Strong
Lou M., 10/10/2022
updated 10/30/2023
2012 Land Rover LR4 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got the LR4 October 2021 with 103k miles. I had the 100K mile services done and regular oil changes since. I have had 11k trouble free, reliable driving since I have owned the Truck. Smooth and quiet freeway driving. Zippy and quick on city streets. Composed and confident on winding mountain roads. I love driving it! I did my research before purchasing and the 2012 model year has the best reliability rating. October 2023 Update LR4 now at 122K miles! It has continued to run smooth with no issues. I have had only done oil changes every 5-6K miles to minimize timing chain issues. I did personally replace the MAP sensor at 121K as CEL turned on with code P0106. Although the sensor was faulty the LR4 had no noticeable change in driving performance. Joined multiple forums and have learned much on preventative maintenance and repairs for common issues. The LR4 is very user friendly for maintenance and repairs for handy individuals who are not mechanics. I love the LR4! I will keep it until I can no longer drive!
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