Land Rover DEFENDER — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2023 Land Rover DEFENDER
101 complaints (168% of segment average)
Main issue: The media screen will randomly go blank so you can not see your navigation map, radio information or any other data that the screen should show. The dealer told us to press the door lock twice and wait several minutes before restarting. Very unsafe if emergency is occurring and you do not have acces
2022 Land Rover DEFENDER
82 complaints (137% of segment average)
Main issue: My vehicle had been at the Land Rover South Bay Service department from 11/3/21 to 11/10/21 because the suspension fault indicator had come on the prior week and the air suspension had temporarily failed. In addition, it occasionally does not start when I press the start button with my foot depressi