How many recalls does the 1990 Land Rover Defender have?

The 1990 Land Rover Defender has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1990 Land Rover Defender 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 1990 Land Rover Defender?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility.

1990 Land Rover Defender Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1990 Land Rover Defender. 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 visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“While car was parked in closed garage, the sunroof burst into small and large pieces of glass. *jb”

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · reported 2001-03-18

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 1990 Land Rover Defender as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.