2022 Land Rover Defender Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Land Rover Defender, 4% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 (16,658 miles), the brake pedal suddenly went soft and sank to the floor. Braking became severely degraded and effectively useless. I was able to slow the vehicle using engine braking and bring it to a stop safely. Multiple warnings appeared simultaneously, including brake system warnings, amber ABS and DSC lamps, and a stability control not available message. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749625, filed 2026-07“I purchased a 2022 V8 after waiting about a year to get the vehicle. It mostly has been a good car until recently. I was pulling into my garage, which has a downhill grade, and there was ice on the surface of the driveway and subsequently slid into the corner of my garage going no more than 3-5 mph. Quarter size dent on the bumper, no big deal… I thought. Tried to reverse away from the garage and the car wouldn’t move. All of the warning lights appeared. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502902, filed 2023-01“My vehicle had been at the Land Rover South Bay Service department from 11/3/21 to 11/10/21 because the suspension fault indicator had come on the prior week and the air suspension had temporarily failed. In addition, it occasionally does not start when I press the start button with my foot depressing the brake pedal and the key is in the car. It is a brand new vehicle with about 1,750 miles. On 11/11/21 I was driving the vehicle down a hill at approximately 40-45 MPH when the automatic emergency braking system self activated for no reason. …”
NHTSA complaint #11440423, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 11022472Aug 15, 2025When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may become twisted or distorted if a twist method is used to retract the…
- 11022424Aug 4, 2025Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- 11022423Aug 4, 2025Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- 11022421Aug 4, 2025Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- 11022420Aug 4, 2025Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- 11016648Mar 14, 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
- 11016647Mar 14, 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
- 11016646Mar 14, 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
- 11008692Sep 20, 2024Clicking Ticking Noise from Front Axle While Turning Left or Right and Full Lock at Low Speeds
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Land Rover Defender
28 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Land Rover Defender
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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