1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Defender 90 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90. That is the most of any Defender 90 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 130,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 85,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Land Rover Defender 90 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
The vehicle frame is prematurely rusting to the point it may fail. *tr
The odometer in my 1997 land rover defender 90 blinks at 135000 km and it stop showing the numbers. Now i cant read how many kilometers i drive therefore i m worry about the performance of the drive train. I m afraid by not knowing how many km i m driving may lead to engine damage as i may not…
Consumer states moisture is entering in the tail lights assembly, causing the tail lights to become inoperative. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Consumer still experiencing problems. Please provide further details. *ak
Other Land Rover Defender 90 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Defender 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Defender 90 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.