2024 Land Rover Defender
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2024 Land Rover Defender.
Recalls on the 2024 Land Rover Defender
Engine and engine cooling: filter/screen
The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
Back over prevention: camera
The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to…
Equipment
The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
5 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
2024 Land Rover Defender at a glance
- Trims
- 110 HSE110 S110 SE110 V8110 X110 X-Dynamic HSE110 X-Dynamic S110 X-Dynamic SE
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbo Hybrid, 5.0L 8-Cylinder Supercharged
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Hybrid
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2024 Land Rover Defender?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2024 Land Rover Defender. There are 8 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2024 Land Rover Defender reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 8 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2024 Land Rover Defender?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2024 Land Rover Defender listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.