Land Rover Defender 90

19942026 · 15 configurations

Lowest
13
Average
17
Best
19

The Land Rover Defender 90 has been tested by the EPA across 15 different configurations spanning model years 1994 through 2026. Over this period, the Defender 90 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 13 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 17 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2026
19
2025
19
2024
19
2023
19
2022
19
2021
19
2020
19
1997
13
1995
13
1994
13

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Defender 90) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Land Rover Defender 90. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Land Rover Land Rover Defender grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
10
Total Deaths
3

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
30.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
20.0%
DUI Involved
30.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

44%
Front
22%
Side
33%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2021
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2026
2
2024
1
2023
4
2022
1
2021
2
2020
6
1995
1
1994
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory