Land Rover ranks at the very bottom of the 2023 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study with 273 issues per 100 vehicles. Engine misfires, timing chain issues, and oil leaks are common. Water-related problems mentioned across multiple reliability reports.
Dr AS bought a 2023 Land Rover Defender from the largest JLR dealership in the southern hemisphere, Land Rover Essendon. Since delivery: three out of six cylinders misfire, the engine knocks, water leaks in, multiple dealer visits without resolution, the car stopped on the road and had to be towed.