Land Rover Defender vs Hyundai Veracruz
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Land Rover Defender | Hyundai Veracruz |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 391 | 956 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2026 | 2007–2012 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.6% | 9% |
Land Rover Defender by year
What breaks
Electrical System
93
23.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
59
15.1%
Lights
50
12.8%
Engine & Cooling
41
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.9%
Steering
26
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.1%
Hyundai Veracruz by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
331
34.6%
Electrical System
186
19.5%
Brakes
91
9.5%
Stability & Traction Control
51
5.3%
Other & Unspecified
45
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
43
4.5%
Airbags
38
4.0%
Lights
38
4.0%