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2014 Land Rover LR4

Introduction:

The 2014 Land Rover LR4 is a premium midsize luxury SUV known for its rugged off-road capabilities and spacious interior. It is offered with a single engine option paired with two different transmission options.

Engine:

  • 3.0L Supercharged V6: 340 horsepower / 332 lb-ft torque

Transmission:

  • 6-speed Automatic:
    • Hesitation on Acceleration: Delays or jerking when accelerating from a stop or at low speeds.
    • Description/Symptoms: Slipping or worn clutches within the transmission.
    • Solution: Transmission overhaul or replacement.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,500 - $5,000+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • 8-speed Automatic:
    • No Issues Found

Suspension:

  • Rear Air Suspension Compressor:
    • Excessive Air Compressor Noise: Loud humming or grinding noise coming from the rear suspension.
    • Description/Symptoms: Faulty rear air suspension compressor.
    • Solution: Replacement of the air suspension compressor.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $600 - $1,200+
    • Recalls: PS46, PS60

Electrical:

  • Rear Tailgate Wiring Harness:
    • Loss of Functionality: Tailgate, license plate lights, and backup camera become inoperative.
    • Description/Symptoms: Damaged wiring harness that connects to the tailgate.
    • Solution: Repair or replacement of the wiring harness.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600+
    • Recalls: LS24, LS48

Exterior:

  • Sunroof Drain Plugs:
    • Water Leaks into Cabin: Water leaking into the vehicle’s interior through the sunroof.
    • Description/Symptoms: Clogged or missing sunroof drain plugs.
    • Solution: Cleaning or replacing the sunroof drain plugs.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $50 - $150+
    • Recalls: None Found

Interior:

  • Dashboard Rattling:
    • Excessive Noise: Vibrations or rattling noises coming from the dashboard.
    • Description/Symptoms: Loose or poorly fitted dashboard components.
    • Solution: Tightening or replacing dashboard components.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found

Summary:

Overall, the 2014 Land Rover LR4 has some reliability concerns, particularly with the transmission and air suspension. However, many of these issues are covered under recalls or can be fixed relatively inexpensively. The vehicle’s strengths include its off-road capabilities and spacious interior, but these come at the cost of potentially higher maintenance costs.

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