Land Rover Defender: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 29 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2020–2024 (5) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | defender-2024-dcdc-converter-power-loss | DC-DC converter failure and loss of drive power | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2024-11-08 → 2026-08-11 | 24 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | defender-2024-recall-26v248-no-remedy | NHTSA recall 26V248 remedy unavailability | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2026-06-17 → 2026-08-11 | 24 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | defender-2024-infotainment-black-screen | Infotainment screen blank at startup | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 5 | 2024-03-27 → 2025-03-18 | 24 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | defender-2024-power-steering-failure | Power steering loss at startup | STEERING | 2 | 2023-11-29 → 2023-12-26 | 24 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | defender-2024-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking from stone impacts | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2024-10-30 → 2026-05-07 | 24 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | defender-2024-airbag-recall-d120-service | Driver airbag recall D120 repair access | AIR BAGS | 1 | 2026-08-14 → 2026-08-14 | 24 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | defender-2023-dcdc-converter-failure | 48V DC-DC converter failure causing vehicle shutdown | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 2026-01-14 → 2026-07-27 | 78 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | defender-2023-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking and chipping from minor impacts | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 | 2023-04-06 → 2026-07-21 | 78 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | defender-2023-drl-headlight-failure | Daytime running light and headlight assembly failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2023-10-17 → 2026-07-22 | 78 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | defender-2023-steering-lockup-lane-assist | Power steering lockup with lane departure system fault | LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, STEERING | 6 | 2023-03-18 → 2024-01-20 | 78 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | defender-2023-auto-stop-neutral-shift | Uncommanded shift to neutral during auto start-stop | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2022-05-23 → 2023-04-06 | 78 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | defender-2023-instrument-cluster-dimming | Instrument cluster and dashboard auto-dimming to illegibility | EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 2023-08-04 → 2023-10-21 | 78 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | defender-2022-dc-dc-converter-failure | DC/DC converter failure causing vehicle shutdown | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | 2025-12 → 2026-08 | 71 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | defender-2022-drl-led-failure | Front LED daytime running lamp premature failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | 2021-11 → 2026-08 | 71 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | defender-2022-windshield-spontaneous-crack | Windshield spontaneous cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 17 | 2021-11 → 2024-11 | 71 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | defender-2021-drl-headlamp-failure | Daytime running light and headlamp assembly failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | 2021-07 → 2026-08 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | defender-2021-windshield-spontaneous-crack | Windshield spontaneous cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15 | 2021-09 → 2024-10 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | defender-2021-apillar-trim-detachment | A-pillar exterior trim detachment at highway speed | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2021-09 → 2026-07 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | defender-2021-electrical-recall-26v248 | Electrical system recall repair parts unavailability | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2026-01 → 2026-08 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | defender-2021-fuel-line-fracture | Main fuel line fracture and fuel leak | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 2025-10 → 2025-10 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | defender-2021-steering-heavy-effort | Steering wheel high effort and lane assist fault | STEERING | 1 | 2024-01 → 2024-01 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | defender-2020-drl-headlight-failure | Daytime running light and headlight assembly failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | 2024-01 → 2026-08 | 53 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2020 | defender-2020-rear-light-blackout | Rear lights disabling when exposed to bright light | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2021-07 → 2021-08 | 53 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2020 | defender-2020-narrow-headlight-beam | Narrow headlight beam pattern limiting turn visibility | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2020-10 → 2023-05 | 53 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2020 | defender-2020-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 2021-09 → 2026-02 | 53 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2020 | defender-2020-a-pillar-trim-detachment | Exterior trim panel detachment at highway speed | STRUCTURE | 4 | 2020-08 → 2025-01 | 53 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2020 | defender-2020-dc-dc-converter-failure | 48V hybrid DC-DC converter failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2026-01 → 2026-07 | 53 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2020 | defender-2020-engine-stall-shutdown | Engine stalling or shutting down while driving | ENGINE | 6 | 2020-09 → 2026-04 | 53 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2020 | defender-2020-steering-brake-control-loss | Steering assist and brake control malfunctions | STEERING | 8 | 2020-08 → 2026-08 | 53 | 2026-08-28 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Land Rover Defender [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/land-rover/defender
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_land_rover_defender_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Land Rover Defender},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/land-rover/defender}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)