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1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

0 recalls — 3 complaints — 2 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
THE VEHICLE FRAME IS PREMATURELY RUSTING TO THE POINT IT MAY FAIL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 10, 2010
Incident date: Mar 30, 2010
THE ODOMETER IN MY 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 BLINKS AT 135000 KM AND IT STOP SHOWING THE NUMBERS. NOW I CANT READ HOW MANY KILOMETERS I DRIVE THEREFORE I M WORRY ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DRIVE TRAIN. I M AFRAID BY NOT KNOWING HOW MANY KM I M DRIVING MAY LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE AS I MAY NOT CHANG... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Nov 10, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
CONSUMER STATES MOISTURE IS ENTERING IN THE TAIL LIGHTS ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE TAIL LIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy — 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 12.0 14.0 13.0 Premium $6,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
SFCC-14SEP17 Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
60/01/97/NAS Apr 18, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
FRONT SWIVEL SEAT SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *JD

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 across all model years (1994–1994).

1 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1997 (current) 0 3
1996 0 1 View
1995 0 3 View
1994 1 0 View

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