The worst 1994 Land Rover Defender problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- The "hazardous substance label" warning was not installed on the batteries in these vehicles.
- Risk
- Personal injury could occur if these batteries are handled incorrectly.
- Remedy
- Owners will be mailed a battery warning label with instructions for the placement of such labels and a letter informing them that they can also bring the vehicle to any dealer and have the label installed for them free of charge.
Recall number 96V108000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Land Rover Defender 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which...
- Oil seepage from manual transmission front cover
- Provided information to assist in diagnosing ignition lead faults and ignition related issues
- Front swivel seal replacement and grease fill
- Provided information to assist in diagnosing ignition lead faults and summarizes
- Front swivel seat seal replacement and grease fill
- Defender 90 cold start enhancement
- New torque setting - hub nut
- Pride - 14CUX coil connections
1994 Land Rover Defender fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 15 | 13 |
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Questions about the 1994 Land Rover Defender
Is the 1994 Land Rover Defender reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1994 Land Rover Defender.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Land Rover Defender?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1994 Land Rover Defender have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Land Rover Defender get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Land Rover Defender range from 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.9L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 15 highway.
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