The vehicle frame is prematurely rusting to the point it may fail.
The worst 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The odometer in my 1997 land rover defender 90 blinks at 135000 km and it stop showing the numbers. Now I cant read how many kilometers I drive therefore I m worry about the performance of the drive train. I m afraid by not knowing how many km I m driving may lead to engine damage as I may not change engine oil at the required interval resulting in costly repair.
Consumer states moisture is entering in the tail lights assembly, causing the tail lights to become inoperative. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Consumer still experiencing problems. Please provide further details.
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Questions about the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90
Is the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90, close to a typical Defender 90 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 have?
No recalls on record.
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