Land Rover DEFENDER — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
Years to Avoid
| Year | Complaints | Top Issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Front Windshield has cracked. Defender has less t... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2024 | 37 | We were driving at highway speeds on paved, dry ro... | Above Average |
| 2023 | 101 | The media screen will randomly go blank so you can... | Below Average |
| 2022 | 82 | My vehicle had been at the Land Rover South Bay Se... | Average |
| 2021 | 38 | Problem statement: Windshield Issue: The windshiel... | Above Average |
| 2020 | 60 | 1. HEAD LIGHT ESCUTCHEON BLOCKS LIGHT IN DIRECTION... | Average |