1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Defender 90 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Defender 90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Land Rover Defender 90 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Have had problems with the brakes since purchase. Brakes failed after dealer assured me that they were safe despite a squeal.
Other Land Rover Defender 90 years
← 1995 Defender 90 · 1997 Defender 90 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Defender 90 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Defender 90 | 3 | 0 |
See all Land Rover Defender 90 problems by year, every Land Rover model, or the Land Rover VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Defender 90 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.