2022 Land Rover Defender Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 18%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2022 Land Rover Defender, 18% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles.
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.
“I Have a 2022 Land Rover defender 110 and it had 8,000 miles on it. One day I was driving and the windshield just cracked, nothing had hit it and no visible chips were present. I have yet to receive a replacement windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11493632, filed 2022-11“The Windshield cracked for no apparent reason. The crack starts from the bottom of the windshield and spreading upwards. I have been reading that this is a common problem with all land rover defenders. I filed an insurance claim to replace the windshield through Safelight which is going to cost me $500 deductible. I do not understand why this problem is not being addressed by Land Rover and why there has not been a major recall for this issue. I'm sure that this is going to happen again after replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11499841, filed 2023-01“My windshield crack on its own when it was not even being driven. It appears to be a stress crack as it is a small V at the top center comes down the middle and across the passenger side. Only owned the car a few months and barely driven. I took to the dealer and they said they wouldn't chance covering by warranty out of fear corporate would deny the claim. Spoke with corporate and after a month they finally responded and said they wouldn't cover or have anyone further inspect as they rely on their dealers only and if I was satisfied I should go through arbitration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11469526, filed 2022-06“Crack in windshield appeared without any impact. Crack began at top middle of windshield, in a perfectly straight ling for about 5 inches, then continued as an irregular line across the driver's viewing area, impairing visibility. Crack occurred after washing the vehicle on a hot day. There was no impact to the glass. Just water.”
NHTSA complaint #11548095, filed 2023-10“Windshield spontaneously cracked while parked (no impact). Crack was near top center and runs across the safety camera system. Crack was also instantaneously 1.5 foot long and partially obstructs driver's view. Scheduled for inspection by dealership - police, insurance has not been involved. No warning lamps or messages have appeared before or after the crack formed.”
NHTSA complaint #11451600, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 11008625Sep 13, 2024A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Land Rover Defender
28 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsOther or unknown
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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