Land Rover Defender Complaints (2022)

72 consumer complaints on file.

#11551146October 21, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vehicle daytime running lights burn-out prematurely, after about a year or two. Common issue - Land Rover often will replace the entire headlight only for the lights to burn out again. This is happening so often Land Rover headlamps are months back-ordered. See this thread: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548095October 3, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Crack in windshield appeared without any impact. Crack began at top middle of windshield, in a perfectly straight ling for about 5 inches, then continued as an irregular line across the driver's viewing area, impairing visibility. Crack occurred after washing the vehicle on a hot day. There was no impact to the glass. Just water.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538815August 16, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Windshield cracked and was replaced and has now cracked again. No apparent impact noticed. Not covered under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533865July 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
There were two separate issues. First was the battery dying once 4 months after purchase and again about 12 months after purchase. Both times we were lucky we were not out and about 4 wheeling like we normally do. Second is very recent about 18 months after purchase. Both the coolant feed and return lines to the turbo were leaking bad. O2 sensor came up faulty, as well as PCV diaphragm. This about the 4th serious issue we’ve had with this car. I expected this upon purchasing but got one anyways to try it out for off-roading. More to come soon!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530032July 2, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield cracked spontaneously. No rock strike or evidence of chipping. Appears to originate upper right windshield cross to driver side. No accidents, impacts, or other damage. Heat stress (very hot sunny day) and spontaneous fracture. This impedes optimal visibility.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523857May 25, 2023
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
The contact owns a 2022 Land Rover Defender. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the front windshield cracked without impact. The crack had formed underneath the camera location. Additionally, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the roof rack was moving. Additionally, the decal on the inside of the front window was vibrating while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522951May 19, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
For the second time in 3 months my windshield was hit by a small pebble and developed a large crack that requires replacement of the windshield. Of all my years of driving I have never had a windshield crack due to a rock on the highway. As mentioned above this is the 2nd time in 3 months. Based on the numerous reports of similar incidents it appears that the Land Rover Defender windshields are defective and/or not safe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514232March 28, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Got into vehicle and noticed a crack on the lower part of the windshield stemming from below the wiper. No impact to any the windshield itself. Crack seems to have spontaneously occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502902January 21, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I purchased a 2022 V8 after waiting about a year to get the vehicle. It mostly has been a good car until recently. I was pulling into my garage, which has a downhill grade, and there was ice on the surface of the driveway and subsequently slid into the corner of my garage going no more than 3-5 mph. Quarter size dent on the bumper, no big deal… I thought. Tried to reverse away from the garage and the car wouldn’t move. All of the warning lights appeared. I was able to finally get it to reserve but every time I would put it into drive from there, the parking brake would turn on and the brakes would lock up. I had it towed to a Land Rover dealership and apparently the entire ABS module has faulted. They ordered a new one and installed it only to find out that it still isn’t working properly. Land Rover says this isn’t covered by warranty as it isn’t a manufactures defect. I’ve now had to spend $10k and still don’t have a fully functioning vehicle. How could a $110k “off road machine” be put to a stand still due to a quarter size dent incident in the bumper, let alone the ABS module is located in the engine bay! Incredibly frustrating and can’t wait to get it fixed and sel it; if I can even get it fixed properly. I am taking it to another Land Rover dealership in town as the other one seemed incapable of figuring it out. Land Rover USA has been horrible to work with and I am now driving a vehicle with a vibrating sensation in the brakes and maybe 50% of the normal braking power.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502669January 19, 2023
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Driving 65 mph on interstate and heard loud noise. Tire warning light showed air pressure loss. AAA changed tire. AAA mechanic stated he believed the cause of the rear driver side tire failure was a side wall blowout. Tire size: Pirelli 255/60 R20 113V M+S Quatro Scorpion Zero
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499841January 2, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The Windshield cracked for no apparent reason. The crack starts from the bottom of the windshield and spreading upwards. I have been reading that this is a common problem with all land rover defenders. I filed an insurance claim to replace the windshield through Safelight which is going to cost me $500 deductible. I do not understand why this problem is not being addressed by Land Rover and why there has not been a major recall for this issue. I'm sure that this is going to happen again after replacement. It is very sad to purchase such an expensive vehicle and the windshield breaks after just a couple weeks of ownership. I know I have to get it replaced because it will only spread and I won't be able to see the road when I'm driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497325December 13, 2022
STEERING
Went to turn on vehicle and experienced a complete shutdown of power steering system. Lane assist not available message was the only error presented.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493632November 15, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I Have a 2022 Land Rover defender 110 and it had 8,000 miles on it. One day I was driving and the windshield just cracked, nothing had hit it and no visible chips were present. I have yet to receive a replacement windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485247September 19, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The drivers side A-pillar continues to fall off/come loose at high speeds. It happened on 2 times already resulting in around 20-inch body part falling off on the highway and flapping causing immediate pull over
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470350June 21, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My land Rover Defender is 5 months old with 5,765 miles on it. Driving through the car wash today the windshield "popped" and a large crack started in the top center and spread out both directions in what looks like a mustache. No chip, vehicle was not moving and the windshield failed. Unacceptable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470012June 20, 2022
ENGINE
The engine cut out whilst going 90kmph on a four lane freeway. I had about 10 seconds to react before it rolled to a complete stop - it wouldn't connect the gas at all. Extremely unsafe situation, other cars beeping their horns in panic as they swerved past me. Lucky to not have caused a serious collision and die today. I ended up in between the third lane and the fourth lane exit. Waited there for 2 mins with cars going past me at full speed. Restarted and was able to take the exit where it continued to stall and eventually the vehicle was towed to the dealership. I've had the vehicle 48 hours at 325km total.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469617June 16, 2022
SEATS
Sounds of a clicking noise when accelerating from takeoff and braking. I have moved the seat up and down to see if that would help and it continues to click. Vehicle has 6500 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469526June 16, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My windshield crack on its own when it was not even being driven. It appears to be a stress crack as it is a small V at the top center comes down the middle and across the passenger side. Only owned the car a few months and barely driven. I took to the dealer and they said they wouldn't chance covering by warranty out of fear corporate would deny the claim. Spoke with corporate and after a month they finally responded and said they wouldn't cover or have anyone further inspect as they rely on their dealers only and if I was satisfied I should go through arbitration. This appears to be a known issue now and concerning that they wouldn't want to investigate further. My windshield is heated and I wonder if there is a design flaw in the filament put inside the glass? Upsetting to deal with and shocked by lack or responsiveness from Land Rover.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464909May 16, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
For the SECOND time, my windshield cracked in the upper right corner with no impact. The second time, I wasn’t even driving! The crack looks nearly identical, even as it runs. I paid for a new windshield the first time because they insisted that a rock hit me, although none of the people in the car ever heard or saw that. This time, I wasn’t even driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462763April 29, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield cracked spontaneously while washing. No chips, no damage and hand washed vehicle. Crack is blocking visibility and starts at top of windshield and spiders into 3 cracks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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