How many recalls does the 1999 Land Rover Defender have?

The 1999 Land Rover Defender has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 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 1999 Land Rover Defender?

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

1999 Land Rover Defender Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 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 tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“I purchased 4 goodyear eagle ls tires in sept (last year). After 2000 miles, I blew out the sidewall. When getting it repaired, the shop said 2 of the remaining tires showed bulges indicating possible future failure of the sidewall. They blamed it on potholes and would not replace them. *jb”

TIRES · reported 2006-12-23

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 1999 Land Rover Defender as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.