2021 Land Rover Defender visibility/wiper problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2021 Land Rover Defender — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“a random crack appeared without incident in the front window and proceeded to progress across rapidly where repair was not an option.”
filed Oct 3, 2024
“The windshield of the vehicle had a crack form from the upper passenger corner down to the middle of the glass then turning towards the middle of the glass. It is about 16 inches long and the temperature was a modest 85 degrees F.”
filed Apr 28, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Defender years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Defender | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Defender | 14 | 18% |
| 2022 Defender | 13 | 19% |
| 2020 Defender | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Land Rover Defender
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.