MotorCaliberNHTSA Safety Index

NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2024 Land Rover Defender 90

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
21Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

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.

VERDICT

The 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 21 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

21 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
1reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 12Steering 5Back Over Prevention 4Engine 3Unknown Or Other 3Fuel/Propulsion System 2

Other Defender 90 years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Land Rover Defender 90 2024. Methodology · Disclosure