2022 Land Rover Defender
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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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 | 48 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
38% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20260414
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, 20211114
20% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 13 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20231003
11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 7 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20231021
8% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 21V435000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 22V523000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V044000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24E102000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V248000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V389000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Land Rover Defender — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V248000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V389000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V435000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V523000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V044000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24E102000 (equipment, structure) has been completed.
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 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Land Rover Defender have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.