Hello, PLEASE HELP! I bought a used 2016 LR4 and have had it for about two years, and I was planning on driving it well into the future. The engine has had a catastrophic failure, and I am just wanting to get advice on whether or not I should consider replacing it with a used engine, new, or try to sell as is. I was told by my mechanic that a used engine would be approximately around 15K, and a new engine around 20k. Still owe approximately 25k on car. Please help me with best advice on what to do?? Thank you!

 

I just saw a post on Instagram from a company called Roadside Werx in Denver about replacing an engine in a late LR4. Maybe give them a call to discuss options or their recent experience?

 

Thank you so much for that suggestion! So appreciate it! I will definitely give them a call!

 

What caused the engine failure? And why does the mechanic say its not repairable?

 

So what do we think, is this guy a troll? Odd to have just 3 posts, all about engine failure…seems strange to me. Especially without coming back to us.

 

Hi, I appreciate the few responses. And no I’m not a troll. I’m just dealing with more in my life then I can keep up with, including having my new car blow an engine! As you can imagine it was extremely devastating! And I’ve had to focus on trying to find another car while I try to figure out what to do with the LR4 that I absolutely love! if anyone has advice on selling the car as is I would be so appreciative! Thank you!

 

BTW, I did contact RoadWorks in Denver, and it would be about 21K to put in a refurbished engine and close to 28k for a new engine, which was out of the question for me financially! I’m just sick over all of this!!!

 

I’m still unclear as to what happened to your engine and why the mechanic says is not repairable. I’ve heard some mechanics are saying that blown head gaskets = new engine, but I don’t believe that should be true.

If you really do need to scrap the engine, you might be able to get a used engine out of a wreck (not refurbished) and have someone go over it for far less than $20K. Those prices you’ve been quoted sound pretty insane.

 

I'd consider a second opinion. I agree no diagnosis has been given as what the failure is, simply stating engine failed needs replacement doesn't help anyone - did it put a rod through the block, warped heads, etc? A complete failure of the engine would indeed be quite rare.

 

I just saw this thread and have had same problem but at 40k miles the car completely shut down - no warning and all maintenance up to date.
We bought it used 2 years ago. Been told it’s 25k plus to put new engine in - there’s already still $20k finance debt on it. I don’t want any to spend anything on a 40k mile car that this happened to and want LR to stand by their vehicle - surely they should expect more than 40k miles from them…
anyone have any advice? Even if it’s contact details for lawyers to handle it for me.