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2023 Land Rover Defender 90
Common Problems

Ranked from 44 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

7 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

    19complaints
    High severityElectrical

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

  2. 2

    Windshield cracking without impact

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The windshield cracks spontaneously without any visible impact or cause, potentially obstructing the driver's view.

  3. 3

    Power steering failure

    6complaints
    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

    Uncommanded shift to neutral during start-stop cycles

    5complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The vehicle shifts from drive to neutral unexpectedly during start-stop cycles, risking loss of control and accidents.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Windshield Cracking

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

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

  6. 6

    Interactive Driver Display (IDD) dimming excessively

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The Interactive Driver Display (IDD) dims to an unusable level, especially at dusk, reducing visibility and safety.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Coolant Loss

    2complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Coolant loss can lead to engine overheating and potential engine damage.

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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.