Land Rover Defender by Model-Year

9 model-years of the Land Rover Defender, 1995 through 2026. Each row carries that model-year’s own EPA combined MPG(e), estimated annual fuel cost, NHTSA complaints filed and recall campaigns issued, so you can see which year is worth reading about before you open it.

Every Model-Year Compared

Fuel economy, fuel cost, complaints and recall campaigns by model-year9 model-years, newest first. Scroll sideways to see every column.
Model Year	Combined MPG(e)	Annual Fuel Cost ($)	Complaints	Recall Campaigns
2026 Land Rover Defender	16–20	3,900–4,850	4	3
2025 Land Rover Defender	16–19	4,100–4,850	13	2
2024 Land Rover Defender	16–20	3,900–4,850	25	6
2023 Land Rover Defender	16–20	3,900–4,850	81	9
2022 Land Rover Defender	16–19	4,100–4,850	72	6
2021 Land Rover Defender	18–19	4,100–4,300	38	9
2020 Land Rover Defender	18–19	4,100–4,300	54	7
1997 Land Rover Defender	13	5,950	0	0
1995 Land Rover Defender	13	5,950	1	2