CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Land Rover Defender has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
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2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1993 Land Rover Defender recalls
Most common 1993 Land Rover Defender problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING MY 1993 LAND ROVER NAS DEFENDER 110 TO AN APPOINTMENT, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COMPLETELY FILLED UP WITH SMOKE MAKING VISIBILITY POSSIBLE ONLY OUT THE OPEN DRIVER'S WINDOW. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, FLAMES POURED OUT. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ABLAZE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, DESPITE THE IGNITION HAVING BEEN SHUT OFF AND THE KEY HAVING BEEN REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WAS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE FIRE WAS BURNING THE AC EQUIPMENT AND ENCLOSURE, VEHICLE WIRING AND HOOD, FENDERS, ETC. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED DESTROYED WIRING HARNESSES, THE ENGINE, THE ENTIRE AC UNIT, HOOD AND V
THIS IS MORE OF A GENERAL COMPLAINT REGARDING A MODEL TYPE, AS IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS THAT ARE NOT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE THE 1993 LAND ROVER DEFENDER-110, AND THE 1994-95 LAND ROVER DEFENDER-90. IT HAS BEEN FILTERING AROUND MOST ENTHUSIAST GROUPS THAT THESE TRUCKS ARE SUFFERING SOME TYPE OF EQUIPMENT FAILURE THAT IS CAUSING ENGINE BAY FIRES WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THESE ALL SEEM TO OCCUR ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE BAY, SPREAD RAPIDLY, AND ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITHIN A SHORT TIME FRAME. NO COLLISIONS ARE INVOLVED IN THESE FIRES, THE GENERAL C
1993 Land Rover Defender questions
Does the 1993 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 Land Rover Defender: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Land Rover Defender has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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