2012–2018 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405)
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Common Problems & Reliability
The 2012–2018 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405) has 4 known issues. 2 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 2 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.
Air Suspension Bag Leaks
SeriousThe rubber air bags perish or crack, causing the car to sag and the compressor to overwork.
Symptoms: Car leaning after being parked, Slow lift time...
Est. repair cost: £400–£1,200
3.0 Diesel Crankshaft Failure
SeriousCatastrophic crankshaft or bearing failure, often occurring without warning.
Symptoms: Sudden seizure, Metallic knocking noise
Est. repair cost: £6,000–£12,000
Front Suspension Lower Arm Wear
ModerateFront lower control arm bushes wear quickly due to the vehicle weight, causing clonking noises and uneven tyre wear. Budget £700 to replace all arms at once.
Symptoms: Clonking over bumps, Knocking under braking...
Est. repair cost: £300–£700
Electrical Gremlins and Module Failures
ModeratePre-2015 cars in particular suffer from intermittent electrical faults including window switches, dashboard glitches, faulty fuel gauges, and random module failures. Water ingress and poor battery condition exacerbate these issues.
Symptoms: Intermittent electrical faults, Dashboard pixel dropout...
Est. repair cost: £100–£1,000
Buying Tips for the 2012–2018 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405)
- ✓The 4.4 SDV8 is the more robust diesel choice; the 3.0 TDV6/SDV6 has a higher crankshaft failure risk.
- ✓Check air suspension rises and falls smoothly; bags typically last 7-10 years before perishing.
- ✓Verify security upgrades; L405s are high theft targets in the UK - look for Ghost immobilisers or S5 trackers.
- ✓Check front suspension lower arms and tie-bars for knocking - a common UK road-related wear item.
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