Land Rover Defender engine problems by year
28 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 5 Defender model years. The most reported year is 2023 with 12 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Defender | 3 | 14% | — | |
| 2023 Defender | 12 | 15% | — | |
| 2022 Defender | 5 | 7% | — | |
| 2021 Defender | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2020 Defender | 7 | 14% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.