I’ll be in the market for an family adventure/ overland rig in a couple years. The new Defender is growing on me, but I must say that originally I didn’t like it because it was so different to the old one, but in reality the new one is much more suited to modern life. I’m eagerly waiting to see how it does in terms of long term reliability.
I'm going to order a replacement wind shield before it cracks. Just drove my 2020 Defender 110 P400 SE in Tasman Blue from Atlanta to Eureka, California via Wyoming and back with no issues. My second Land Rover and definitely my favorite for now. "Ganjier Defender"
Seat latch broke? Folding down seats is very helpful/useful ,Ugh….hopefully they fix it for the 2022 model. Thank you for the thorough update. Electronics. I have faith in the Defender. cheers
The stitching in the seat latch ripped. It’s still able to fold if you dig your hand between the seat cushion and backrest. Big inconvenience until it’s fixed.
I ordered the 2022 model, probably will arrive next year in January. I will purchase the extended warranty as long as possible, just to keep my mind free…
Tesla has the same amount of "minor" issues after costing 60 grand. I cannot enjoy how amazing either car looks without the bulletproof reliability of Lexus and Subaru.
It sucks that in the auto industry you either get something appealing but unreliable or something reliable but has the appeal of a taxi cab (think Toyota). You can't have both. I want a Land Rover or a Jeep so bad but neither are reliability winners. The one silver lining with Jeep over the Land Rover is that here in the US Jeeps tend to have parts readily accessible and just about any mechanic will work on them.
Did they ever get the speaker straight? There were reports of the speaker screws being stripped out and over torqued occasionally at the new factory. I still want a Defender, even though they still have the same quality control issues from years ago when I had my Range Rover. You learn overlook a lot because you love the car.
I was considering the RS3 and the Golf R, but you couldn’t custom order those at the time. Very different to the Defender, but I know I went for the right choice.
Informative videos. Great job. I have a quick question. Can you disable Start/stop feature permanently or do you have to press a bottom every time you start up your defender?
6 months ownership requiring multiple visits to JLR to rectify (or attempt to) minor but annoying faults. That’s not okay with me and why I’ll never buy a LR again. My last LR was the same. Never any major mechanical issues but over two years ownership it was always something. I don’t enjoy spending days trailing back and forward to the dealership. The Defender looks cool but build quality and reliability (not just mechanical) are far more important to me. After my last LR I was so sick of it being in the dealership I traded it in for a Kia. Boring but after 18months ownership not a single fault.
Idk about your location but my dealership picks my car up and drops it off when they’re done with it, leaving me with a loaner in the mean time- all complimentary. Makes maintenance a non issue even for things like oil changes.
Blame the Americans for the seat fault Lear Corporation Southfield Michigan. I told J.L.R. they should make the seats in England (only joking ) 😁😂🤣🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸
It’s a brand new car; all new cars have issues. One stone chip and a software bug isn’t what I’d necessarily call a “major problem.” Mechanically it’s been flawless.
@@cincyrovers I made a down payment for a brand new HSE. Unfortunately, I then came across lots of RUclips videos talking about the non-reliability of the new defender and it’s issues. I may withdraw my order
Some people have had problems with their Defenders - again, not uncommon for a brand new car on a brand new platform. However, most people haven’t had any issues, or just software related problems. It’s ultimately up to you, but if it helps, I also have a 2017 Discovery that hasn’t had a single problem in the 4 years I’ve had it.
@@abufaisal7668 if you really like that car, you should go for it. You can freak yourself out about all cars like that and the defender has many haters bcs of what the old defender was and the new one is.
19 and 20 inch rims its not a serious off road vehicle. Its a mall crawler. Its for taking the kids to football games if youre wealthy enough to afford the upkeep. But those tires..... It wont ever ever ever ever ever be an off road vehicle.....EVER!
This is where you’re just plain wrong. I’ve taken it off road, and tires weren’t an issue. Combine that with the center and rear locking differentials, and it’s unstoppable. Mall crawler my ass.
First time i saw a Defender on a highway , i was stunned by the design and everything ! And i fell in love , I'll buy one soon .
I’ve had my old Defender for 10 years with no real issues and I’m very looking forward to my new 90 in the Spring.
A fellow Cincy guy and rover lover? This is the perfect channel.
A nice overview of ownership dude
Thank you!
I’ll be in the market for an family adventure/ overland rig in a couple years. The new Defender is growing on me, but I must say that originally I didn’t like it because it was so different to the old one, but in reality the new one is much more suited to modern life. I’m eagerly waiting to see how it does in terms of long term reliability.
I'm going to order a replacement wind shield before it cracks. Just drove my 2020 Defender 110 P400 SE in Tasman Blue from Atlanta to Eureka, California via Wyoming and back with no issues. My second Land Rover and definitely my favorite for now. "Ganjier Defender"
Seat latch broke? Folding down seats is very helpful/useful ,Ugh….hopefully they fix it for the 2022 model. Thank you for the thorough update. Electronics. I have faith in the Defender. cheers
The stitching in the seat latch ripped. It’s still able to fold if you dig your hand between the seat cushion and backrest. Big inconvenience until it’s fixed.
Nice, I have my '22 90 S up in Cleveland.
Good job! I like your car) thank you
I ordered the 2022 model, probably will arrive next year in January. I will purchase the extended warranty as long as possible, just to keep my mind free…
Tesla has the same amount of "minor" issues after costing 60 grand. I cannot enjoy how amazing either car looks without the bulletproof reliability of Lexus and Subaru.
It sucks that in the auto industry you either get something appealing but unreliable or something reliable but has the appeal of a taxi cab (think Toyota). You can't have both. I want a Land Rover or a Jeep so bad but neither are reliability winners. The one silver lining with Jeep over the Land Rover is that here in the US Jeeps tend to have parts readily accessible and just about any mechanic will work on them.
@@juanzingarello4005 Plenty of places will work on land rover too, lol.
Did they ever get the speaker straight? There were reports of the speaker screws being stripped out and over torqued occasionally at the new factory. I still want a Defender, even though they still have the same quality control issues from years ago when I had my Range Rover. You learn overlook a lot because you love the car.
2 years later how has it been thus far? Really want one myself 👍🏼
Same
Speaker rattle issue in my Volvo XC90 driver side 2021
I have a similar issue with my center console usb in my RR sport.
Actually they are made in a plant in Europe near the J.L.R. factory at Nitra Slovakia still owned by Lear but you get my point.
Great video on the update! Besides the Defender, what are the other cars you were consider? For those cars, why Defender?
I was considering the RS3 and the Golf R, but you couldn’t custom order those at the time. Very different to the Defender, but I know I went for the right choice.
@@cincyrovers thats weird three possible options
One offroader and two hatchbacks?
Informative videos. Great job. I have a quick question. Can you disable Start/stop feature permanently or do you have to press a bottom every time you start up your defender?
Unfortunately you have to press the button every time. Auto stop/start has to be one of the dumbest emissions regulations in the universe.
@@cincyrovers that sucks. Thanks for your reply.
In the end you are wearing a different pair of specs - please keep it that way.
Lucky your windscreen didn't break or it seems you would be still waiting for it.
It's hilarious that with Land Drover it's a surprise not to have any major issues in just six months.
Rear fog lights on, why? Is it foggy?
Yes, it was foggy
6 months ownership requiring multiple visits to JLR to rectify (or attempt to) minor but annoying faults. That’s not okay with me and why I’ll never buy a LR again. My last LR was the same. Never any major mechanical issues but over two years ownership it was always something. I don’t enjoy spending days trailing back and forward to the dealership. The Defender looks cool but build quality and reliability (not just mechanical) are far more important to me. After my last LR I was so sick of it being in the dealership I traded it in for a Kia. Boring but after 18months ownership not a single fault.
shoulda got a lexus
Idk about your location but my dealership picks my car up and drops it off when they’re done with it, leaving me with a loaner in the mean time- all complimentary. Makes maintenance a non issue even for things like oil changes.
Blame the Americans for the seat fault Lear Corporation Southfield Michigan. I told J.L.R. they should make the seats in England (only joking ) 😁😂🤣🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸
GP
I HAVE HAD MY 2020 FOR 6 MONTHS AS WELL - OF COURSE IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS 5 OUT OF THOSE 6 MONTHS
GET OUT OF YA MOMS BACK BEDROOM AND GET A LIFE
Whats wrong with your voice?
All those issues in only 6 months 🤔 this is not normal my friend. It’s not a reliable car I guess
It’s a brand new car; all new cars have issues. One stone chip and a software bug isn’t what I’d necessarily call a “major problem.” Mechanically it’s been flawless.
@@cincyrovers I made a down payment for a brand new HSE. Unfortunately, I then came across lots of RUclips videos talking about the non-reliability of the new defender and it’s issues. I may withdraw my order
Some people have had problems with their Defenders - again, not uncommon for a brand new car on a brand new platform. However, most people haven’t had any issues, or just software related problems. It’s ultimately up to you, but if it helps, I also have a 2017 Discovery that hasn’t had a single problem in the 4 years I’ve had it.
@@abufaisal7668 if you really like that car, you should go for it.
You can freak yourself out about all cars like that and the defender has many haters bcs of what the old defender was and the new one is.
@@cincyrovers Is 2017 the first year of that design or the last year? First and second year models tend to have a lot of issues.
19 and 20 inch rims its not a serious off road vehicle. Its a mall crawler. Its for taking the kids to football games if youre wealthy enough to afford the upkeep. But those tires..... It wont ever ever ever ever ever be an off road vehicle.....EVER!
This is where you’re just plain wrong. I’ve taken it off road, and tires weren’t an issue. Combine that with the center and rear locking differentials, and it’s unstoppable. Mall crawler my ass.
Daniel you really really know Fk all 😚