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3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.
3 known faults
Electrical faults are the category most often reported on the Defender II (Warrantywise, Carchecker). The Pivi Pro infotainment system has had bugs: navigation errors, Bluetooth disconnections, CarPlay/Android Auto dropouts (Carchecker).
Defenders fitted with air suspension can develop faults after off-road use: mud and debris around the springs and height sensors cause incorrect readings (Au7o, Carchecker). The AA recommends checking the air suspension when buying a used car.
Recall campaign covering 2023-2024 Defenders: the oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine bay, with a risk of fire on contact with hot parts. The housing, filter and seals are replaced free of charge at a dealership (NHTSA, campaign N908). Check the serial number.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Electrical faults are the category most often reported on the Defender II (Warrantywise, Carchecker). The Pivi Pro infotainment system has had bugs: navigation errors, Bluetooth disconnections, CarPlay/Android Auto dropouts (Carchecker).
Defenders fitted with air suspension can develop faults after off-road use: mud and debris around the springs and height sensors cause incorrect readings (Au7o, Carchecker). The AA recommends checking the air suspension when buying a used car.
Recall campaign covering 2023-2024 Defenders: the oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine bay, with a risk of fire on contact with hot parts. The housing, filter and seals are replaced free of charge at a dealership (NHTSA, campaign N908). Check the serial number.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Electrical faults are the category most often reported on the Defender II (Warrantywise, Carchecker). The Pivi Pro infotainment system has had bugs: navigation errors, Bluetooth disconnections, CarPlay/Android Auto dropouts (Carchecker).
Defenders fitted with air suspension can develop faults after off-road use: mud and debris around the springs and height sensors cause incorrect readings (Au7o, Carchecker). The AA recommends checking the air suspension when buying a used car.
Recall campaign covering 2023-2024 Defenders: the oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine bay, with a risk of fire on contact with hot parts. The housing, filter and seals are replaced free of charge at a dealership (NHTSA, campaign N908). Check the serial number.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Electrical faults are the category most often reported on the Defender II (Warrantywise, Carchecker). The Pivi Pro infotainment system has had bugs: navigation errors, Bluetooth disconnections, CarPlay/Android Auto dropouts (Carchecker).
Defenders fitted with air suspension can develop faults after off-road use: mud and debris around the springs and height sensors cause incorrect readings (Au7o, Carchecker). The AA recommends checking the air suspension when buying a used car.
Recall campaign covering 2023-2024 Defenders: the oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine bay, with a risk of fire on contact with hot parts. The housing, filter and seals are replaced free of charge at a dealership (NHTSA, campaign N908). Check the serial number.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
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