Head-to-head reliability

LAND Rover LR4 vs Honda Accord

How the LAND Rover LR4 and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports β€” and which is the lower-risk used buy.

LAND Rover LR4191 complaints Β· 15 recalls Fewer issues per year
Honda Accord4,397 complaints Β· 38 recalls

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records

Which should you buy?

LAND Rover LR4 averages fewer NHTSA complaints per year. LAND Rover LR4 has 191 complaints and 15 recalls on record; Honda Accord has 4,397 complaints and 38 recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.

The numbers

Side-by-side NHTSA record

Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.

CategoryLAND Rover LR4Honda Accord
Total complaintsAll model years combined191 Better4,397
Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns15 Better38
Crash reportsCrash-related complaints12 Better159
Complaints per yearAveraged across model years27.3 Better439.7
Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints7 Better143
Reported deathsTied to owner complaints0 Better3

Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.

What actually goes wrong

The problems owners report

The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle β€” what fails, and what owners say in their own words.

LAND Rover LR4

  1. 01FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM45
  2. 02ENGINE43
  3. 03FUEL SYSTEM40
  4. 04GASOLINE38
  5. 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27
In owners' words β€” FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

β€œVEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. I COULD ALWAYS SMELL GAS BUT COULD SEE NOTHING DRIPPING. WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST DIED. THE GAS MONITOR SAID I HAD 50 MILES TO GO BEFORE NEEDING FUEL. I GOT IT TOWED IN AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING…”

β€œRecall caused full engine failure which caused 75mph to abrupt stop on Highway. Violently shaking and leaked gas inside vehicle. I was confused because I had no collision and liberty mutual denied my claims, but I was hurt from a recall - dealer frequently re…”

Honda Accord

  1. 01ENGINE968
  2. 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM850
  3. 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE814
  4. 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER720
  5. 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM587
In owners' words β€” ENGINE

β€œ2021 Honda Accord EX-L, 1.5T turbocharged engine. Within 8 months of purchase at approximately 21,900 miles, I experienced three separate incidents of sudden complete engine power loss at highway speeds. During each incident the vehicle would not exceed 2,000…”

β€œI am filing a complaint regarding the premature head gasket failure on my 2021 Honda Accord, which failed on May 28, 2026, with only 89,000 miles on the vehicle. A head gasket is a critical engine component that should last well beyond 89,000 miles under norm…”

Official recalls

Safety recalls on record

Federal recall campaigns β€” the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.

LAND Rover LR4 β€” 15 recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline β€” Delivery β€” Fuel Pump β€” Mounting Plate/Flange
#21V635000Dec 2021

The 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.

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

The fix: 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 1-800-637-6…

Fuel System, Gasoline β€” Delivery β€” Fuel Pump β€” Mounting Plate/Flange
#21V635000Dec 2021

The 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.

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

The fix: 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 1-800-637-6…

Fuel System, Gasoline β€” Delivery β€” Fuel Pump β€” Mounting Plate/Flange
#21V635000Dec 2021

The 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.

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

The fix: 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 1-800-637-6…

Fuel System, Gasoline β€” Delivery β€” Fuel Pump β€” Mounting Plate/Flange
#21V635000Dec 2021

The 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.

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

The fix: 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 1-800-637-6…

Honda Accord β€” 38 recalls

Seat Belts β€” Rear/Other β€” Retractor
#21V900000

The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys…

The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Air Bags β€” Sensor β€” Occupant Classification β€” Front Passenger
#24V064000Jan 2024

The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura R…

The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls ar…

Fuel System, Gasoline β€” Delivery β€” Fuel Pump
#23V858000

The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV,…

The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansi…

Air Bags β€” Sensor β€” Occupant Classification β€” Front Passenger
#26V332000

The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022…

The risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH,…

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Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific LAND Rover LR4 or Honda Accord in front of you β€” accident history, open recalls and title records.

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LAND Rover LR4 vs Honda Accord β€” comparison facts
Comparison
LAND Rover LR4 vs Honda Accord
LAND Rover LR4 total complaints
191
Honda Accord total complaints
4,397
LAND Rover LR4 total recalls
15
Honda Accord total recalls
38
LAND Rover LR4 avg complaints/year
27.3
Honda Accord avg complaints/year
439.7
More reliable overall
LAND Rover LR4
LAND Rover LR4 top complaint area
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Honda Accord top complaint area
ENGINE