Is the 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER reliable?

The 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER has 37 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.6x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: above-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (11 complaints, avg repair $500); DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS (7 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (5 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER?

Yes, there are 6 recall(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, EQUIPMENT, BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. Contact any Land Rover dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER?

The 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER gets 18 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2667. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER is approximately $2,599/year (suv-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2024 Land Rover DEFENDER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER has 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 60. The most common issue is electrical problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: we were driving at highway speeds on paved, dry road. the vehicle threw a electrical fault error. as i drove to a safe location to pull over, the vehicle switched into neutral, every warning light on the dash lit up and my power steering failed. we barely coasted to a safe spot on the shoulder of th. There are 6 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

11 complaints

30%

• We were driving at highway speeds on paved, dry road. The vehicle threw a electrical fault error. As I drove to a safe location to pull over, the vehicle switched into Neutral, every warning light on the dash lit up and my power steering failed. We barely coasted to a safe spot on the shoulder of th
• Near dusk, the driver display (speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge , etc.) automatically dimes to night mode and becomes unreadable. Turning the rheostat controlling display brightness does nothing. Very dangerous. Display should only go to night mode when conditions are actually dark.
• Turned the car on and the display screen was black and would not work. This is after we did the software update several months ago.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“We were driving at highway speeds on paved, dry road. The vehicle threw a electrical fault error. As I drove to a safe location to pull over, the vehicle switched into Neutral, every warning light on the dash lit up and my power steering failed. We barely coasted to a safe spot on the shoulder of th”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (6)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN17/06/2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.

Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,667

Per month

$222

Per mile

22.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,429/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,401/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,599

Full coverage / month

$217

Liability only / year

$732

vs US avg

+55%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.15x

= Full coverage estimate$2599

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 37 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: We were driving at highway speeds on paved, dry road. The vehicle threw a electrical fault error. As I drove to a safe location to pull over, the vehicle switched into Neutral, every warning light on the dash lit up and my power steering failed. We barely coasted to a safe spot on the shoulder of th
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The Land Rover Defender has a center touchscreen that displays the cameras (rear back up camera, forward facing camera, Birds Eye camera). There have been two instances now when, upon turning on the vehicle, the center touchscreen remained blank (did not power on). Turning the vehicle on/off did not
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: I was ready to leave for work and started the car. The steering wheel was locked and would not turn left or right. The car could be put in gear but, the steering wheel not move. I turned the car off several times and nothing helped. Hopefully, this will not happen while driving. Had to drive my
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The main display screen will randomly not turn on upon startup of the vehicle. This prevents me from using the reverse camera, parking aids or any other functions or driving aids that are accessed through the screen. Turning off the vehicle and / or restarting the screen does not fix the issue...t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 6 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)