2024 Land Rover Defender Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 59%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Land Rover Defender, 59% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Yes, my car caught fire. It's at an impound currently. My clothes caught fire when I tried putting it out. The car could have been parked in my garage or been in NYC, with a full tank of gas, that would have caused serious damage. My insurance company is sending an investigator to look into it today. No, warning lamps, messages or symptoms.”
NHTSA complaint #11714170, filed 2026-01“The manufacturer became aware of this issue approximately six months ago. At this time, no repair is available. I am driving to a remote location without consistent phone service and the manufacturer and dealer will not offer a loaner vehicle. I believe that Land Rover should offer a trade in for a new vehicle without this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11744695, filed 2026-06“We were driving at highway speeds on paved, dry road. The vehicle threw a electrical fault error. As I drove to a safe location to pull over, the vehicle switched into Neutral, every warning light on the dash lit up and my power steering failed. We barely coasted to a safe spot on the shoulder of the highway we were on in the mountains. The parking brake also would not work. The vehicle then completely died and we were stuck in an area with no cell phone service. The rear hatch also would not open”
NHTSA complaint #11624215, filed 2024-11“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle appears to have experienced a failure or malfunction involving the electrical power system, charging system, 12 volt battery system, vehicle communication modules, or related components. Based on the recent Land Rover recall I found online, I am concerned that the DC to DC converter or related charging system may be involved, because the reported recall issue involves loss of 12 volt charging and potential loss of drive power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11736364, filed 2026-05“While driving my 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 on Route 114 in Massachusetts at approximately 8:30–9:00 PM in dark and rainy conditions, the vehicle suddenly and completely shut off while in motion. The vehicle lost all power: • Engine shut off • No gears functioned • Vehicle would not restart • Lights and hazard lights were not functioning The vehicle was stranded in the middle of an active roadway with no warning and no visibility. Because of this, I had to exit the vehicle into traffic, stop oncoming vehicles, and remove my child from the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11731440, filed 2026-04Related recalls
- 26V599000Sep 17, 2026Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land…Covers: Land Rover Defender 2020–2024, Range Rover Sport 2019–2024, Range Rover 2020–2024 +6 more
- 26V248000Apr 17, 2026Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover…Covers: Land Rover Defender 2020–2024, Range Rover Sport 2019–2024, Range Rover 2020–2024 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 11030751Mar 10, 2026Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- 11029600Feb 13, 2026There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
- 11029598Feb 13, 2026There is a concern/fault with the 48Volt MHEV system.
- 11029576Feb 13, 202612v startup battery flat - mild hybrid electric vehicle (mhev)
- 11029556Feb 12, 2026Once the vehicle is powered down via ignition cycle, it may not restart depending on remaining residual charge.
- 11028601Jan 28, 2026There is a concern with the 48Volt charging system(DC/DC) with the vehicle.
- 11027472Dec 12, 2025A battery warning light on and or electrical system failure message is displayed on instrument cluster.
- 11021652Jul 12, 2025Passive Entry doesn't respond intermittently to access car. Have to use key buttons to get in.
- 11020207Jun 13, 2025The SOTA Campaign number displayed in the software update screen in the vehicle is only updated when a SOTA campaign completes successfully.
- 11019209May 16, 2025Belt Integrated Starter Generator (BISG) Charging Inoperative on First Startup
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Land Rover Defender
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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