Research · 5 model years

Land Rover Defender 90Every model year, 1997–2026

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 200 owner complaints for the Land Rover Defender 90. The 2023 model year has the most complaints (85).

01 —Model years

Land Rover Defender 90 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2026060Not rated18
20240270Not rated19
20230850Not rated19
20220792Not rated19
1997030Not rated13
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 1, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
19973
202279
202385
202427
20266

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 1, 2026