2022 Land Rover Defender Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%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 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2022 Land Rover Defender, 12% of the 76 complaints for this model year.
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.
“For the SECOND time, my windshield cracked in the upper right corner with no impact. The second time, I wasn’t even driving! The crack looks nearly identical, even as it runs. I paid for a new windshield the first time because they insisted that a rock hit me, although none of the people in the car ever heard or saw that. This time, I wasn’t even driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11464909, filed 2022-05“DC -DC power converter part # LR131043. My vehicle is unusable due to the failure of this part. I have not been able to use my vehicle for over a month and the part is still on indefinite back order.”
NHTSA complaint #11719811, filed 2026-02“On January 25, 2026, while driving my 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 in Colorado on Interstate 70, the vehicle suddenly and completely lost power with no warning. There were no dashboard alerts, warning lights, or messages prior to the failure. The vehicle abruptly became disabled while traveling at highway speed, creating an immediate and serious risk of a crash, severe injury, or death to myself and other motorists. I was extremely fortunate to be able to safely maneuver the vehicle out of traffic and exit the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11714786, filed 2026-02“My windshield spontaneously cracked. No impact, just a sudden cracking noise and the crack appeared shortly thereafter. I was in the car at the time. No impact with anything was noted. (I have had chips many times and this was not that sound). The crack starts at the lower midline of the windshield, extends up about 9 before arcing horizontally. This crack is near identical to at least three other owners of the same car. All had their windshield spontaneously crack in the same manner i describe. No impact noted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11443713, filed 2021-12“My windshield broke in only owning this car 30 days I hear from other people that this is there 3 time replacement. I think this is a design issues and should be looked into.”
NHTSA complaint #11439215, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 11037119Aug 21, 2026TCU Activation Failure And InControl App Inoperative After Software Update
- 11037117Aug 21, 2026Air Conditioning Inoperative / Intermittent Operation
- 11035735Jul 22, 2026Intermittent Passive Entry Operation 24MY Or With New Service Smart Key Fob.
- 11035675Jul 20, 2026Exhaust System Oxygen (O2) Sensors - Extended Warranty
- 11035679Jul 6, 2026A low-speed ‘clonk’ type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible during normal road…
- 11035732Jul 4, 2026Unable to select Navigation when pressing the navigation Tile on theTouchscreen.
- 11034885Jun 16, 2026Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped…
- 11033424May 16, 2026Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped…
- 11033277May 15, 2026The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an…
- 11033261May 12, 2026Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle. The noise may be heard from one or both sides of the vehicle when moving forwards or backwards. Action:
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Land Rover Defender
28 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
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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