NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Land Rover Defender 130
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Land Rover Defender 130 is a three-row, extended-wheelbase SUV that slots above the standard Defender 90 and 110 in Land Rover's lineup. It targets adventure-minded families and affluent buyers who want genuine off-road capability without sacrificing seating for up to eight passengers. It competes in the premium large SUV segment against rivals like the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Cadillac Escalade.
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 75 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
Reviewers generally praise the Defender 130 for its distinctive styling, commanding road presence, and impressive off-road composure. Most find the interior materials and refinement a step above what the original Defender ever offered, though some note that the third-row access and overall packaging can feel compromised compared to purpose-built three-row SUV rivals. Driving dynamics on pavement draw mixed reactions, with ride comfort rated as adequate rather than exceptional.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
75 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.