Land Rover Defender vs Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
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 | Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 391 | 951 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2026 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.6% | 2.8% |
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%
Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
271
28.5%
Electrical System
130
13.7%
Airbags
126
13.2%
Steering
78
8.2%
Suspension
78
8.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
71
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
62
6.5%
Body & Structure
22
2.3%