1993-1997 Land Rover Defender 110/Defender: Reliability
Updated: 11/23/08
1997 Land Rover Defender 110/Defender
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1993-1997 Land Rover Defender 110/Defender
- Price Range: $11,800 - $18,400
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Our reliability study for this generation Land Rover Defender includes details on average repair costs, manufacturer recalls, and everything you need to know to gauge the long-term reliability of this generation Land Rover Defender .
Trouble Spots
Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search
for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested
solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer,
however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.
Fuel pump:
The fuel pump will quit because the 7.5-amp fuse, which is too small for the circuit, blows. A 10-amp fuse is necessary and a notation should be made in the owner's manual. (1996-97)
Ignition switch:
Unless it is repositioned away from the distributor, the ignition module may overheat (and even melt) causing a no-start situation. (1994-97)
Poor drivability:
Several drivability problems are caused by defects in the Mass Airflow (MAF) system. The plating on electrical connectors is too thick (1993-94) or not gold plated as is necessary. (1997)
Tail/brake lights:
Hazard flasher can blow without blowing their fuses leading to a difficult diagnosis of the problem. (1997)
Transmission noise:
Unless the transmission number has an F suffix, it may suffer from excessive backlash that causes clunking noises--especially in stop-and-go traffic. (1996-97)
Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs
This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The
dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the
typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement
costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership
to be slightly higher.
| Item Name | Repair Cost |
| A/C Compressor | $560 |
| Alternator | $320 |
| Automatic Transmission or Transaxle | $955 |
| Brakes | $490 |
| Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing | $730 |
| Constant Velocity Joints | $800 |
| Exhaust System | $525 |
| Radiator | $570 |
| Shocks and/or Struts | $340 |
| Timing Chain or Belt | $320 |
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