2003 Land Rover Defender Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Land Rover Defender recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Land Rover Defender.

Most common 2003 Land Rover Defender problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2006-11-20, Visibility
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 GRIND AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR" AND CHARGED US OVER $355.00 TO FIX THE BRAKES. AFTER ANOTHER 1,000 MILES, THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, WHEN WE CALLED THEM THEY TOLD US TO LEAVE IT WITH THEM FOR A FEW WEEKS AND REFUSED US A LOANER CAR. ALSO, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP AND THEY REPLACE IT BECAUSE IT WAS 'UNDER

2003 Land Rover Defender questions

Does the 2003 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Land Rover Defender at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Land Rover Defender?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Land Rover Defender has been fixed?

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