Last updated: 2026-10-10
Land Rover Defender 110 Reliability by Year
Land Rover Defender 110 reliability: electrical shutdowns, cracking windshields and headlamp failures, and the model year to buy used.
Land Rover Defender 110 Reliability Overview
Electrical faults and cracking windshields are what to watch on this full-size SUV. The 2024 model year is the one to favor, with far fewer owner complaints than 2022 or 2023. A failed DC/DC converter can trigger a dash warning and then a full shutdown, and windshields crack with no impact. The 2025 and 2026 cars are too new to judge.
Best & Worst Land Rover Defender 110 Years
Best Land Rover Defender 110 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2024 model year has the fewest complaints of any year with real time on the road, 16 against 61 for 2022 and 70 for 2023. Its complaint rate per vehicle sold is also far lower. It still has converter faults, so check service history. The 2025 and 2026 years are too new to judge.
Land Rover Defender 110 Years to Avoid
No Land Rover Defender 110 years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 57 and 64 across 6 scored model years.
Land Rover Defender 110 Reliability Score Trend
Land Rover Defender 110 reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 60/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59/100 | Mixed |
| 2022 | 59/100 | Mixed |
| 2023 | 57/100 | Mixed |
| 2024 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 59/100 | Mixed |
| 2026 | 64/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Land Rover Defender 110
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Clean record with no complaints or recalls on file and a better standing than 2025, though it trails other 2026 SUVs.
2025 Land Rover Defender 110
1 recalls · 8 complaints
Rates weaker than the 2024 and 2026 years, with windshields that crack easily and two reports of drive power failing without warning.
2024 Land Rover Defender 110
4 recalls · 16 complaints
Best-rated of the six scored Defender 110 years, yet still below average among 2024 SUVs because of repeated DC/DC converter power failures.
2023 Land Rover Defender 110
7 recalls · 70 complaints
Weakest of six scored years, with sudden shutdowns from DC/DC converter failures and more complaints and recalls than the 2022 and 2024 models.
2022 Land Rover Defender 110
4 recalls · 61 complaints
Falls between 2021 and 2023 on complaint counts, with electrical shutdowns and windshields that crack without impact leading the owner reports.
2021 Land Rover Defender 110
7 recalls · 32 complaints
Windshields that crack with no impact lead the complaints, and seven recalls make this a year where recall records deserve a careful check.
Found Your Land Rover Defender 110? Check Its History
Visibility wiper (3) problems come up most in Land Rover Defender 110 owner complaints, and 23 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
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Land Rover Defender 110 Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
2/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Land Rover Defender 110?
- The 2024 model year is the best pick. It has far fewer owner complaints than 2022 and 2023 and has been on the road long enough to show a real pattern. The 2026 year also rates well, but it is too new to trust yet.
- What are the most common Land Rover Defender 110 problems?
- Electrical faults lead the list, followed by cracked windshields, steering failures, and headlamp problems. Owners describe stalls after a low-battery warning, windshields that crack while parked, power steering that quits at startup, and halo daytime running lights that go dark.
- Is the Land Rover Defender 110 reliable?
- Its overall standing is good, but it ranks well below average against other SUVs. The most serious complaints involve the electrical system, where a failed DC/DC converter can cut power while driving. Cracked windshields and failed headlamps are the other common complaints.
- Are Land Rover Defender 110 repairs expensive?
- Some are. Owners say a failed headlamp means replacing the whole assembly, with quotes in the thousands of dollars once the factory warranty has expired. Back-ordered glass and converter parts can also leave a vehicle waiting for weeks or months.
- Does the Land Rover Defender 110 have windshield problems?
- Yes. Owners report windshields cracking with no impact, often overnight or while parked, with a crack running from a corner toward the center. Some are on their second or third windshield. Replacement glass is often back ordered, and owners say Land Rover denies responsibility.
How we score the Land Rover Defender 110
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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