2023 Land Rover Defender 90Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 21 | 19 | $4,300 |
| Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,100 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 465 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 15.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,545/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,703/yrHIGHEST | +$1,158 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,069/yrLOWEST | $-476 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,265/yr | $-280 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,570/yr | +$25 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,561/yr | +$16 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $4,414/yr | +$869 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,646/yr | +$101 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,429/yr | $-116 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,512/yr | $-33 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 19 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Safety Equipment
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems72 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 72 owner complaints for the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90. Top reported issues include electrical system, visibility / wipers and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Land Rover Defender 90 problems by category: Electrical System: 35 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 13 complaints, Engine: 12 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 8 complaints, Steering: 7 complaints, Power Train: 6 complaints, Lighting: 5 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.