Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the steering, electrical, and backup camera. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
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2024 Land Rover Defender 110: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/3
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/3
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/3
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Nearby years usually share most parts, so their problems are worth checking on this car too.
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EPA figures for each version of the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cylGas | 4WD | 19 mpg |
| 5.0L 8-cylGas | 4WD | 16 mpg |
| 3.0L 6-cylHybrid | 4WD | 18 mpg |
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Power steering quits, either at startup or while driving. Most reports trace this to the DC/DC converter. An "Electric Fault Detected" warning appears, then the gearbox drops into Neutral, warning lights fill the dash, the parking brake stops working, and the vehicle shuts down. Some cars start with the steering wheel locked or very hard to turn. Replacement converters have failed again, and owners report backordered parts with no timeline. One of the 5 complaints describes the vehicle catching fire with no warning lamps beforehand. It gives no cause.
The 48v to 12v DC/DC converter stops charging the 12-volt battery. The dash shows "Electrical fault detected. Please find a safe place to stop," and ABS and adaptive cruise warnings follow. Power then fails completely. Reports describe brakes locking, no steering, a car that cannot be shifted into Neutral, and stalls in a travel lane. Jump-starts fail, and the vehicle needs a tow. Replaced converters fail again after repeat dealer visits. Separate complaints describe a black display screen after a software update and a driver display that dims too early at dusk and becomes unreadable.
The center touchscreen sometimes stays blank when the vehicle starts. Because the cameras display on that screen, the rear backup camera, forward camera, and Birds Eye view all disappear, and the rear parking sensors may stop alerting. Restarting the car or holding the infotainment power button does not bring the screen back. It has returned only after the vehicle sat off for an extended time. Owners report multiple dealer visits with no lasting fix.
Excerpts from complaints Defender 110 owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Yes, my car caught fire. It's at an impound currently. My clothes caught fire when I tried putting it out. The car could have been parked in my garage or been in NYC, with a full tank of gas, that would have caused serious damage. My insurance company is sending an investigator to look into it today. No, warning lamps, messages or symptoms.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2026
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 other car to work.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2023
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.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2024
Infotainment screen intermetittetly doesn't work which then prohibits the use of the backup camera(s). Worried about the lack of visibility in reverse. Multiple service trips to the dealership with no resolution.
Filed with NHTSA, October 2024
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2024 ranks fourth for owner complaints among 5 Defender 110 years, well under the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.
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.
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