Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Land Rover Defender
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Land Rover Defender has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V599000 Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V389000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V248000 Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V016000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24E102000 Raised Air Intake May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V450000 Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V789000 Improperly Reinstalled Brake Calipers May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V137000 Third-Row Child Seat May Have Reduced Strength NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V044000 Engine Cam Carrier May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V523000 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Restrain Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 43 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 14 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 10 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Land Rover Defender has several electrical and visibility-related complaints, suggesting potential issues in reliability. Frequent electrical issues and moderate engine concerns may lead to increased maintenance costs and downtimes.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| ENGINE | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15,000–30,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| POWER TRAIN | 40,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Cabin air filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant checks
- Battery inspection
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Faulty electrical signals
- Unresponsive wipers
- Engine misfiring
- Slipping transmission
- Fluid leaks in engine bay
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Land Rover Defender at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.