1996 Land Rover Defender 90 recalls & complaints
1 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
1complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Land Rover Defender 90 under individual trim or body names rather than "Defender 90", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
06/22/2001 · Brakes
HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES SINCE PURCHASE. BRAKES FAILED AFTER DEALER ASSURED ME THAT THEY WERE SAFE DESPITE A SQUEAL.
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