How many recalls does the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 have?

The 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Have had problems with the brakes since purchase. Brakes failed after dealer assured me that they were safe despite a squeal.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2001-06-18

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.