Land Rover Defender real model years: 2020-2020. Compare NHTSA complaints, recalls, safety ratings, and unsupported searched years.
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The Land Rover Defender has been tracked across 1 model year in the NHTSA database, accumulating a total of 44 consumer complaints and 5 safety recalls. Understanding the recall and complaint history of any vehicle is a critical step in the car-buying process, whether you are shopping for a used Land Rover Defender or already own one and want to stay informed about potential safety risks.
The table below lists every Land Rover Defender model year in the NHTSA database along with complaint counts, recall counts, and safety ratings where available. Click on any year to view the full AI-generated safety report for that specific model, including detailed component breakdowns, known issues, and owner-reported problems. You can also compare the Land Rover Defender against competing models using our comparison tool, or explore our buying guide to determine which years are the best to purchase.
The Land Rover Defender safety graph covers 1 real model years with 44 owner complaints, 5 recalls, 1 crash reports, 1 fire reports, and 0 service bulletin signals. Use this as the one-stop model view before drilling into a specific year.
| Path | Vehicle Year | Complaint Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect carefully | 2020 Land Rover Defender | 44 complaints, 5 recalls |
| Compare as cleaner year | 2020 Land Rover Defender | 44 complaints, 5 recalls |
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44 | 5 | — |
Yes, the Land Rover Defender has 5 recalls across 1 model year tracked in the NHTSA database. Select a specific model year below to see the full recall details.
The Land Rover Defender has accumulated 44 consumer complaints across 1 model year. The complaint count varies significantly by year — click any year in the table to see its specific issues.
Safety varies by model year. Review the NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, and complaint data for each Land Rover Defender model year in the table below. Vehicles with 4-5 star NHTSA ratings and low complaint counts generally indicate better safety records.
This page shows all 1 model years of the Land Rover Defender with recall counts and safety ratings. Click any year for the complete recall list including campaign numbers, affected components, and manufacturer remedies. You can also check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.