Is the 2022 Land Rover Defender reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Land Rover Defender?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Land Rover Defender have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

2022 Land Rover Defender

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2022 Land Rover Defender
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:57.307Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 76
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2022: 76 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1990	1
1992	0
1993	2
1994	0
1995	1
1999	1
2001	1
2002	3
2003	1
2020	57
2021	42
2022	76
2023	85
2024	26
2025	13
2026	6

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

37% · 28 reports

CRASHINJURY

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On 4/2/2026, my DC to DC converter failed in my 2022 Landrover Defender (owned 3 months, purchased pre-owned from dealer), which short-circuited both my 12V battery and my telemetric safety battery (location services, and emergency calls).

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-14

My vehicle had been at the Land Rover South Bay Service department from 11/3/21 to 11/10/21 because the suspension fault indicator had come on the prior week and the air suspension had temporarily failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-14

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and service brakes

This is a serious concern and safety condition. In several occasions while driving at a range from 45-70mph the engine loses power. To the point where it has felt like it will shut off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30

Also filed under Engine

Exterior lighting

18% · 14 reports

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Vehicle daytime running lights burn-out prematurely, after about a year or two. Common issue - Land Rover often will replace the entire headlight only for the lights to burn out again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-21

Visibility/wiper

17% · 13 reports

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Crack in windshield appeared without any impact. Crack began at top middle of windshield, in a perfectly straight ling for about 5 inches, then continued as an irregular line across the driver's viewing area, impairing visibility.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-03

Engine

9% · 7 reports

Steering

5% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2021-09-27Exterior lighting21V435000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.

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2022-09-16Seat belts22V523000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

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2023-03-29Engine and engine cooling23V044000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

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2025-02-20Equipment, structure24E102000 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.

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.

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Date not on fileElectrical system26V248000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range...

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available.

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Date not on fileAir bags26V389000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driverâs air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026.

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Date not on fileElectrical system26V599000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover...

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Land Rover Defender — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
Exterior lighting: 14 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V248000 · Electrical system
Recall 26V389000 · Air bags
Recall 26V599000 · Electrical system
Recall 21V435000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 22V523000 · Seat belts
Recall 23V044000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 24E102000 · Equipment, structure

FAQ

Is the 2022 Land Rover Defender reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Land Rover Defender?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Land Rover Defender have?: 7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.