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 – 2026)on 17/07/2026
The driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode. Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could […]
- Land Rover Defender (2024 – 2026)on 13/07/2026
The idler pulley on the front-end accessory drive (FEAD) belt may over-rotate due to high torsional stress and collide with the oil temperature and pressure […]
- Land Rover Defender (2025 – 2026)on 04/05/2026
A weld stud of insufficient strength on the third-row seatbelt anchorage bracket may result in the restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of […]
Currently 7104 Recalls