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The recent DCDC converter recall has left me feeling unsafe driving my Defender on anything except the slowest local roads. It's an extremely frustrating inconvenience, especially during this summer season with plans for road trips and travels being put on hold or cancelled due to not having a safe vehicle. Also, the JLR dealership is not offering loaner vehicles because the recall remedy is not available yet. There is no timeline for when the remedy will be developed, which is the cherry on top. That means I have to pay out of pocket, indefinitely, for a rental car on top of paying the car note for the Defender. Did I mention that JLR "conveniently" waited almost 60 days from the time they submitted the recall notice to NHTSA to send out the interim letters? They put me and over 150,000 other drivers at risk for nearly two months because they decided to take their time in mailing the letters out (I received mine on June 17th). This removes all confidence I would have had in their ability to develop the fix in a timely manner.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle appears to have experienced a failure or malfunction involving the electrical power system, charging system, 12 volt battery system, vehicle communication modules, or related components. Based on the recent Land Rover recall I found online, I am concerned that the DC to DC converter or related charging system may be involved, because the reported recall issue involves loss of 12 volt charging and potential loss of drive power. The vehicle is currently with Jaguar Land Rover Houston Central and should be available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has not been returned to me, and the dealer has indicated that the vehicle was not communicating with their diagnostic computer and was not initially showing fault codes because the modules were not communicating.  They have told me that my car is not part of the recall. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the SUV experienced a complete shutdown while I was driving on two separate occasions. The first event occurred Thursday afternoon at approximately 4:32 PM while I was driving on Highway 610. The vehicle suddenly lost power while in motion. I was able to glide off the highway and park on the side of the road, but this could have caused a crash or created a serious hazard because it occurred on a major roadway. The second event occurred Friday morning around 7:20 AM while I was driving on South Rice Avenue to take my daughter to school. The vehicle shut off again and left me stranded. Multiple people attempted to jump start the vehicle, including the tow truck driver, but the vehicle could not be restarted or shifted into neutral. The vehicle remained disabled and required towing. Because the shutdown happened while driving and the vehicle could not be restarted or moved normally afterward, this created a significant risk of co

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Went through 4 windshields in just over 2 years of ownership, cracks repeatedly from minor stone impacts, presents safety risk for visibility while driving or risk of shattering after cracking from minor impact. Clearly is a manufacturing defect as is reported for multiple owners of Defenders since 2020.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2024 VISIBILITY/WIPER

While driving my 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 on Route 114 in Massachusetts at approximately 8:30â9:00 PM in dark and rainy conditions, the vehicle suddenly and completely shut off while in motion.  The vehicle lost all power: Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Engine shut off Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â No gears functioned Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Vehicle would not restart Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Lights and hazard lights were not functioning  The vehicle was stranded in the middle of an active roadway with no warning and no visibility.  Because of this, I had to exit the vehicle into traffic, stop oncoming vehicles, and remove my child from the car. We crossed a live lane of traffic to get to safety while leaving the vehicle in the roadway.  I called 911. Police responded and controlled traffic at the scene.  In the presence of the responding officer, I attempted to restart the vehicle multiple times. It remained completely unresponsive for an extended period before eventually starting again without explanation.  This vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power while in motion on an active roadway. This is a serious safety concern. I do not feel it is safe to transport my child or family in this vehicle. I am seeking a clear and definitive diagnosis and resolution. If this issue cannot be conclusively identified and repaired, the vehicle should not remain in service.  Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â RSelect systems: Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Engine Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Electrical Â Â Â Â â¢Â Â Â Â Powertrain

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 2024 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

While operating the vehicle within normal constraints, at or below the speed limit, a electrical fault warning alterted me to multiple issues.  Begining with ABS failure warnings, and adaptable cruise failure the vehicle continued for the next 30 minutes to show multiple system failures.  Finally the vehicle lost complete power in the middle of a street with the brakes locking and no ability to steer.  Attempts to jumpstart the vehicle failed to remedy the situation.  When the vehicle was taken to the dealer the problem was diagnosed to be a failure of the DC/DC converter.

2024 Land Rover Defender 90 — vehicle data sourced from FuelEconomy.gov.

The 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 is a robust 4-wheel drive SUV built for off-road capability, featuring a powerful 5-liter diesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Its substantial dimensions and 3-door configuration offer a unique blend of ruggedness and practicality for adventurers.

	1994	1995	1997	2020	2021	2022	2024
Price	—	—	—	—	—	—	$56,400–$91,700
Engine Capacity	3.9L	3.9L	4L	2L	2L	5L	3 litre2996 cc(182.827 cu in)
Fuel Type	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium Gasoline	Premium Gasoline	Premium Gasoline	Premium Gasoline
Transmission	Manual 5-spd	Manual 5-spd	Automatic 4-spd	Automatic (S8)	Automatic (S8)	Automatic (S8)	8 speed automatic
Body Type	Special Purpose Vehicles	Special Purpose Vehicles	Special Purpose Vehicles	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	4/5 Seater Off-Road Vehicle

Land Rover Defender 90 (2024) Specifications