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Land Rover Defender 90 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Land Rover Defender 90 model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Land Rover Defender 90 we cover (2022 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Land Rover Defender 90 is a two-door, short-wheelbase off-road SUV that sits at the premium end of the body-on-frame-adjacent adventure segment. Revived for the modern era, it targets affluent buyers who want genuine trail capability wrapped in a design-forward, upscale package. It competes in a rarified space where ruggedness and luxury are expected to coexist.
For the 2022 to 2025 model years, the Land Rover Defender 90 lacks any federal crash-test ratings, leaving a significant gap in its safety profile. NHTSA has not evaluated this model, meaning star ratings are unavailable, and a NHTSA Safety Index cannot be computed. This absence of data does not indicate poor performance, but it removes a key federal benchmark for assessing vehicle safety. In other areas, the Defender 90 shows a more positive record. Across the 2022 through 2025 model years, there have been zero recalls. This is a notable point for a vehicle of its production volume and recent redesign. Owner complaints are also relatively low, totaling 160 across the four model years. Among these, two complaints allege a crash, one involves a fire, and one reports an injury. NHTSA considers all such complaints as unverified allegations, and the volume of reports does not suggest a widespread pattern of systemic issues. The Defender 90 has avoided recalls and generated few owner complaints, but the complete lack of federal crash-test data remains a critical unknown. Prospective buyers should account for this data gap and monitor NHTSA for any future testing results.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Defender 90 for its distinctive styling, strong off-road capability, and a cabin that mixes premium materials with a purposeful, almost utilitarian character. Most find the driving dynamics competent on-road if not class-leading in refinement, and the overall experience is considered well-suited to buyers who prioritize adventure credibility alongside upscale comfort.
- The Defender 90 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA for any model year from 2022 through 2025, so there are no federal star ratings or a NHTSA Safety Index score available to guide your purchase.
- Zero recalls have been issued across the 2022-2025 model years covered in our data, which is a positive indicator for a recently redesigned, low-volume premium off-roader.
- Owner complaints total 160 across four model years, a relatively low count, but two complaints allege a crash and one alleges a fire. All NHTSA complaints are unverified allegations, though shoppers should check the NHTSA portal for any updates before buying.
- Because federal crash-test data is absent, shoppers who prioritize verified occupant-protection benchmarks should monitor NHTSA and IIHS for any future Defender 90 test results before finalizing their decision.