2024 Land Rover Defender electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2024 Land Rover Defender — 59% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2024 Land Rover Defender. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N), with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power. The contact swerved to the shoulder, and an object…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“The recent DCDC converter recall has left me feeling unsafe driving my Defender on anything except the slowest local roads. It's an extremely frustrating inconvenience, especially during this summer season with plans for road trips and travels being put on hold or cancelled due to not having a safe…”
filed Jun 28, 2026
“The manufacturer became aware of this issue approximately six months ago. At this time, no repair is available. I am driving to a remote location without consistent phone service and the manufacturer and dealer will not offer a loaner vehicle. I believe that Land Rover should offer a trade in for a new vehicle without…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can…Campaign 26V248000 · Apr 17, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Defender years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Defender | 38 | 49% |
| 2022 Defender | 25 | 37% |
| 2021 Defender | 4 | 11% |
| 2020 Defender | 10 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 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.