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2023 Land Rover Defender 110
Common Problems

Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
High severity
3
Medium

6 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.

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  1. 1

    DC-DC Converter Failure

    22complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The DC-DC converter failed, causing the vehicle to lose power and become inoperable.

  2. 2

    Windshield Cracking

    10complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Windshields are prone to spontaneous cracking, reducing visibility and posing a safety risk.

  3. 3

    Power steering failure

    7complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system fails, preventing the steering wheel from moving, posing a significant safety risk.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Coolant Leak

    2complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Coolant lines leaked, causing the engine to overheat and potentially leading to engine damage or fire.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Front Headlight Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The front passenger-side headlight failed completely, leading to poor visibility.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Uncommanded shift to neutral during start-stop cycles

    2complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The vehicle shifts from drive to neutral unexpectedly during start-stop cycles, potentially causing loss of control.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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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.