1990 Land Rover Defender: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1990 Land Rover Defender: 0 recalls, 1 owner complaint.
There isn't much public data on the 1990 Land Rover Defender yet, so we start with what helps most: the repair manual options.
Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.
Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1990 Land Rover Defender.
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Recalls
No recalls on file for this model year. Still worth a VIN check.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1990 Land Rover Defender has 1 owner complaints, ranking #10 of 16 Defender model years for complaints (well below the 19 average).
FAQ
Does the 1990 Land Rover Defender have any recalls?
NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 1990 Land Rover Defender. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.
What are the most common 1990 Land Rover Defender problems?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are visibility (wipers, glass) (1).
Where can I get a 1990 Land Rover Defender repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.