2003 Land Rover DefenderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Land Rover Defender, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2006. Updated daily.
Where the 2003 Land Rover Defender has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2003 Land Rover Defender recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2003 vs. every other Defender year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Defender median. How we score
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What Defender owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AT 30,000 MILES, WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO BE "SERVICED" MAINLY BECAUSE ANOTHER MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THE OIL WAS 'GUNKED'. THE DEALER INFORMED US THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE OR THE WARRANTY AND REPLACED THE OIL AT A CHARGE OF OVER $94.00. THEN AT 34,000, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY BEGAN TO…
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