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1992 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs

96V108000 Jun 20, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
THE "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LABEL" WARNING WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE BATTERIES IN THESE VEHICLES.
Consequence
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THESE BATTERIES ARE HANDLED INCORRECTLY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A BATTERY WARNING LABEL WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SUCH LABELS AND A LETTER INFORMING THEM THAT THEY CAN ALSO BRING THE VEHICLE TO ANY DEALER AND HAVE THE LABEL INSTALLED FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE.
4,254 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: RANGE ROVER NA., INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING1
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
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
51/04/96US Dec 13, 1996
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NEW TORQUE SETTING - HUB NUT. *TW
19/07/96 Dec 6, 1996
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER DEFENDER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE25019 Opened: Dec 11, 2025
PE, Open , Model Year: 2024
Rear Seat Belt Stitching Failure and Detachment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1 complaint stating that a rear row seat belt became detached in a model year (MY) 2024 Land Rover Defender.Photos of the seat belt received with the complaint show that the stitching of the webbing of the seat belt appears to have not been prop... Read more

LAND ROVER DEFENDER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER DEFENDER across all model years (1992, 2026).

47 Total Recalls
398 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
8 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LAND ROVER DEFENDER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 6 View
2025 2 17 View
2024 6 43 View
2023 9 108 View
2022 6 93 View
2021 9 44 View
2020 7 74 View
2003 0 3 View
2002 0 4 View
2001 0 1 View
1999 0 1 View
1995 2 1 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 2 View
1992 (current) 1 0
1990 0 1 View

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