What is the most common problem with Land Rover Defender? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Land Rover Defender Problems
LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2022 – 2023) – The combustion engine will not start
LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2023-07-03 – 2023-09-23) RECALL: Problem description: On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no … Read more
LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2010 – 2012) – Front axle casing may fail
LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2010-09-01 – 2012-09-28) RECALL: Problem description: Front axle casing may fail causing the suspension to collapse.
LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2021 – 2023) – The seat latch
LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2021-07-27 – 2023-01-09) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles there is an issue involving the seat latch in the area of the third row of seats for where injury in the event of an incident cannot be ruled out.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Land Rover Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Land Rover Defender Problems
- Land Rover Defender (2019 – 2025)on 27/07/2025
The lower fixing on the accessory raised air intake and the body A-pillar on which it is mounted may not fit correctly. This can result in inadequate […]
- Land Rover Defender (2023)on 21/07/2024
The plastic used for the oil filter housing in some petrol and diesel engines can crack over time. This can cause oil leaks onto the engine and road. Leaked […]
- Land Rover Defender (2022 – 2023)on 08/07/2023
The engine cam carrier oil channel may become blocked, which can cause external oil leakage or oil transfer into the air intake system, creating a risk of […]
Currently 7104 Recalls