2022 Land Rover Defender 110
Common Problems
Ranked from 45 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
4 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Windshield Cracking Without Impact
23complaintsHigh severityOtherThe windshield cracked spontaneously without any impact or visible damage.
- 2
Headlight Failure
19complaintsLow severityOtherThe daytime running lights (DRLs) and headlight assemblies failed frequently, requiring expensive replacements.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical System Warnings and Failures
15complaintsHigh severityElectricalMultiple electrical system warnings and failures, including battery low, electrical fault, and safety system malfunctions, occurred frequently.
- 4
Structural component failure
2complaintsHigh severityOtherDriver-side A-pillar trim pieces fall off at highway speed, posing a safety risk.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.