1993 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 5 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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 19, 2006
Incident date: Jul 10, 2006
WHILE DRIVING MY 1993 LAND ROVER NAS DEFENDER 110 TO AN APPOINTMENT, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COMPLETELY FILLED UP WITH SMOKE MAKING VISIBILITY POSSIBLE ONLY OUT THE OPEN DRIVER'S WINDOW. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, FLAMES POURED OUT. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 14, 2006
Incident date: Jul 12, 2006
THIS IS MORE OF A GENERAL COMPLAINT REGARDING A MODEL TYPE, AS IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS THAT ARE NOT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE THE 1993 LAND ROVER DEFENDER-110, AND THE 1994-95 LAND ROVER D... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SFCC-14SEP17
Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
190198NAS
Apr 30, 1999
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PROVIDED INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSING IGNITION LEAD FAULTS AND IGNITION RELATED ISSUES. *TT
190198NAS
May 29, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PROVIDED INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSING IGNITION LEAD FAULTS AND SUMMARIZES. *YC
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
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
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