1995 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
2 recalls, 1 complaints - 11 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.
95V099000 May 16, 1995
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
AT PORT OF ENTRY, A QUALITY OVERCHECK OF THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT TORQUE WAS PERFORMED. THIS CHECK REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE DRIVESHAFTS. WHEN THE DRIVESHAFTS WERE REINSTALLED, THE WRONG SIZED NUTS WERE USED.
Consequence
THE NUTS CAN LOOSEN, ULTIMATELY CAUSING THE DISCONNECTION OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE DRIVESHAFTS RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH HARDWARE OF THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATIONS.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Jul 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2012
OIL LINES RUPTURE CAUSING ENGINE FIRES EVEN FOLLOWING LAND ROVER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. MY SPECIFIC ENGINE FIRE HAPPENED AS I WAS ENTERING A HIGHWAY. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO LOOK IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR, SEE THE HUGE CLOUD OF SMOKE AND STOP ON THE EMERGENCY LANE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND WELL DOCU... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
11 manufacturer communications from 9 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 | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 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
SSM68378
Sep 23, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS ?NO FAULT FOUND?. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
SSM68378
Sep 23, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS ?NO FAULT FOUND?. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
370103
Jun 6, 2003
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
OIL SEEPAGE FROM MANUAL TRANSMISSION FRONT COVER. IMPROVED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SEALING. *TT
190198NAS
Apr 30, 1999
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PROVIDED INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSING IGNITION LEAD FAULTS AND IGNITION RELATED ISSUES. *TT
600197
Aug 14, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FRONT SWIVEL SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *YC
190198NAS
May 29, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PROVIDED INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSING IGNITION LEAD FAULTS AND SUMMARIZES. *YC
19/01/97/US
Jan 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DEFENDER 90 COLD START ENHANCEMENT. *JD
54/02/96
Dec 31, 1996
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
PRIDE - FRONT STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW
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
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