Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 64/100 (GOOD)

2024 Land Rover Defender 110 Reliability Report

The 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 rates good, but owners report sudden power loss tied to the DC/DC converter, and replacement units have failed again.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

5.7per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

N/A

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,650–$4,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity72/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs40/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact71/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity81/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Best-rated of the six scored Defender 110 years, yet still below average among 2024 SUVs because of repeated DC/DC converter power failures.

Top Issues to Watch

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)
STEERING (5)
BACK OVER PREVENTION (2)

Should You Buy the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110?

Within its own lineup, this is the strongest Defender 110 year. It ranks best of the six scored model years and holds a good standing. Against other 2024 SUVs, though, it falls below average. The 2023 has 70 complaints and 7 recalls and rates worse. The 2025 also rates worse, with 8 complaints and 1 recall.

Sudden power loss is the problem to understand. Owners trace most steering and electrical failures to the DC/DC converter. An electrical fault warning appears, the gearbox drops into Neutral, the parking brake stops working, and the vehicle shuts down. Some stall in a travel lane. Replacement converters have failed again, and owners report backordered parts. One complaint describes a fire with no warning lamps beforehand and gives no cause. A blank center touchscreen is another repeat issue. It disables the backup camera and can silence rear parking sensors.

Ask for service records showing whether the converter was replaced and whether the new one held up. Confirm that all four recalls, which cover back over prevention, structure, forward collision avoidance, and engine cooling, were completed.

Compared to the 2025 Land Rover Defender 110, which scored 5 points lower. See also the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Below-average complaint rate for SUV
+Only 16 complaints reported

Cons

−Moderate recall count
−STEERING: Power steering quits, either at startup or while driving (5 complaints)
−ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 48v to 12v DC/DC converter stops charging the 12-volt battery (5 complaints)
−1 fire incident reported in owner complaints

Compare 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 With

2024 Jeep Wrangler

Reliability: 56/100

Mixed

2024 Toyota 4Runner

Reliability: 79/100

Good

2024 Ford Bronco

Reliability: 58/100

Mixed

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Reliability: 66/100

Good

2024 Ford Explorer

Reliability: 73/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

4 manufacturer recalls issued

Other

HIGH RISK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)
STEERING (5)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recalls on record

A moderate 4 recalls are on file for the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

5.7

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 6.9

LowAvgHigh

Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2024 Land Rover Defender 110 Recall Details

4 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V0160002025-01-16

BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.

24E1020002024-12-06

EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

A detached raised air intake can fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.

24V6780002024-09-12

BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.

Consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2024 Land Rover Defender 110? Check its history first

Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110, and 4 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2024 Land Rover Defender 110 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Not Available)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Not Available)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Not Available)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Not Available)Seat Belt Reminder System (Not Available)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Not Available)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Not Available)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Land Rover Defender 110Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

16–19 MPG

Fuel cost: $3,650–$4,300/yr

Fuel only

14–18 city / 19–20 hwy MPG

Hybrid

18 MPG

Fuel cost: $3,850/yr

Fuel only

17 city / 20 hwy MPG

Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2024 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Defender 110 2.0L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	18	20	19	$3,650
Defender 110 5.0L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	14	19	16	$4,300

Hybrid trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Defender 110 MHEV 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	17	20	18	$3,850

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Land Rover Defender 110.

Ask for service records and look for DC/DC converter replacements or repeat electrical fault repairs.
Ask a Land Rover dealer whether DC/DC converter parts are in stock before you buy.
Have a shop test whether the 12-volt battery is charging while the vehicle runs.
On a cold start, check that the steering wheel turns freely and the power assist works right away.
Start the car several times and confirm the center touchscreen powers on every time.
Shift into reverse and confirm the backup camera displays and the rear sensors alert.
Drive at dusk and confirm the driver display stays readable and the brightness control works.
Watch for any electrical fault message on the dash during a long test drive.

2024 Land Rover Defender 110 Common Problems by Component

16 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)STEERING (5)BACK OVER PREVENTION (2)SEAT BELTS (1)ENGINE (1)EQUIPMENT (1)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 complaints

The 48v to 12v DC/DC converter stops charging the 12-volt battery. The dash shows "Electrical fault detected. Please find a safe place to stop," and ABS and adaptive cruise warnings follow. Power then fails completely. Reports describe brakes locking, no steering, a car that cannot be shifted into Neutral, and stalls in a travel lane. Jump-starts fail, and the vehicle needs a tow. Replaced converters fail again after repeat dealer visits. Separate complaints describe a black display screen after a software update and a driver display that dims too early at dusk and becomes unreadable.

5 complaints total

STEERING

5 complaintsSafety-related

Power steering quits, either at startup or while driving. Most reports trace this to the DC/DC converter. An "Electric Fault Detected" warning appears, then the gearbox drops into Neutral, warning lights fill the dash, the parking brake stops working, and the vehicle shuts down. Some cars start with the steering wheel locked or very hard to turn. Replacement converters have failed again, and owners report backordered parts with no timeline. One of the 5 complaints describes the vehicle catching fire with no warning lamps beforehand. It gives no cause.

5 complaints total1 fire

BACK OVER PREVENTION

2 complaints

The center touchscreen sometimes stays blank when the vehicle starts. Because the cameras display on that screen, the rear backup camera, forward camera, and Birds Eye view all disappear, and the rear parking sensors may stop alerting. Restarting the car or holding the infotainment power button does not bring the screen back. It has returned only after the vehicle sat off for an extended time. Owners report multiple dealer visits with no lasting fix.

2 complaints total

SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

2025-08-04

Back passenger side seat belt not stitched and was not connected to the frame.

ENGINE (1 complaints)

ENGINE

1 complaint

2025-03-29

To whom may it concern, I was driving on [XXX] , in Pennsylvania, at the speed of 65 miles per hour speed, My car engine suddenly stop ( may be i am not able to describe in proper word ) but i tried to put accelerator, car not responding total stop , at the speed of 65 miles per hours , i was driving my car with my entire family - 4 occupant . Luckily i pull over to shoulder and i survive , this is new vehicle purchased in dec /2024( only 15 month old ) - total odometer is 10196 miles . After this incident , I called Range rover road side assistance , Someone came at 6 pm and pick up our vehicle , We were on highway at least for 3 hours , My car is at dealership . But definitely this car and model has major issue with engine . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

EQUIPMENT (1 complaints)

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

2024-08-01

The contact owns a 2024 Land Rover Defender. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the display screen was dark. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V016000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact to turn off and restart the vehicle for the failure to be self-corrected. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500. Parts distribution disconnect.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

2024-04-09

The main display screen will randomly not turn on upon startup of the vehicle. This prevents me from using the reverse camera, parking aids or any other functions or driving aids that are accessed through the screen. Turning off the vehicle and / or restarting the screen does not fix the issue...the screen will just randomly start working or stop working. This might happen 2 or 3 times per day and then may not happen for a month. In my 6 months of ownership it has happen more than 15 times. Others in the online forums are experiencing this problem and I feel this is a safety issue.

Best & Worst Land Rover Defender 110 Years

Best Land Rover Defender 110 Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2024

(Current Model)

4Recalls

16Complaints

Mixed

2022

4Recalls

61Complaints

Mixed

2021

7Recalls

32Complaints

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.

See full Land Rover Defender 110 years-to-avoid analysis

Land Rover Defender 110 Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Land Rover Defender 110 reliability scores by year
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

Land Rover Defender 110 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	64/100	+5	Good	0	0
2025	59/100	-5	Mixed	1	8
2024(selected)	64/100	+7	Good	4	16
2023	57/100	-2	Mixed	7	70
2022	59/100	0	Mixed	4	61
2021	59/100	—	Mixed	7	32

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 reliable?

It is the most reliable Defender 110 year in the scored set, with a good standing. It is still below average among 2024 SUVs. Owners filed 16 complaints, and the worst ones involve electrical faults that shut the vehicle down. Four recalls also apply to this year.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110?

Steering and electrical complaints lead, with 5 each. Most trace to the DC/DC converter, which stops charging the 12-volt battery. Owners then see fault warnings, lose power, and need a tow. Back over prevention follows with 2 complaints about a blank center touchscreen that disables the cameras.

Does the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 have DC/DC converter problems?

Yes, it is the central complaint. Owners say the converter stops charging the 12-volt battery, then warnings appear and power fails. Brakes can lock, steering can quit, and the car may not shift into Neutral. Replacement converters have failed again after repeat dealer visits, and parts are reported backordered.

What recalls apply to the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110?

Federal recall records list 4 recalls. They cover back over prevention, equipment, structure, forward collision avoidance, and engine and engine cooling. Check the VIN with Land Rover or the federal recall lookup to confirm each recall was completed on the specific vehicle.

Is the 2024 Defender 110 more reliable than the 2023 or 2025?

By this data, yes. The 2024 ranks best of six scored years, while the 2023 and 2025 both rate worse. The 2023 has 70 complaints and 7 recalls. The 2025 has only 8 complaints, but a newer year has had less time to collect them.

Don’t buy a 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 does best on how many systems draw complaints (81/100) and worst on repair costs (40/100). 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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