2024 Land Rover Defender 110Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
20
MPG
Combined
19
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
18
Hwy
20
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,300

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-9,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
474 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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,545/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,703/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,069/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,265/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,570/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,561/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,414/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,646/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,429/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,512/yr

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

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
18
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems18 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 18 owner complaints for the 2024 Land Rover Defender 110. Top reported issues include electrical system, steering and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
10
Steering
5
Fuel System
2
Engine
2
Lighting
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Seat Belts
1
Power Train
1

2024 Land Rover Defender 110 problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Steering: 5 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Lighting: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/07/2026ODI#11736364
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle appears to have experienced a failure or malfunction involving the electrical power syste…
Electrical SystemFiled: 04/15/2026ODI#11731440
While driving my 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 on Route 114 in Massachusetts at approximately 8:30–9:00 PM in dark and rainy conditions, the vehicle suddenly and completely shut off while in motion. T…
SteeringFiled: 02/05/2026ODI#11715904
Car has had 2 separate, distinct failures of the DC/DC converter which result in electrical faults rendering all systems unusable (gearbox, steering, etc.) and making the care immobile. I have had it …

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.

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