2012 Land Rover LR4 vs 2012 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | 2012 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 105 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 296 | 379 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 48,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover LR4 | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 27 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 9 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
2012 Land Rover LR4
2012 Subaru Forester
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.