r/NewDefender

>A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

>NHTSA ID Number: 26V252000

>Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

>Components STRUCTURE

>Potential Number of Units Affected: 108046

>Summary

>Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

>Remedy

>MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

Credit: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

I got the urge to check my oil level after watching TikTok’s of mechanics fixing Ingeniums. Checked the levels at the same time and quite surprised to find I have no coolant in the tank. MY25 D350. Called the dealer to get them to check it out but wondered if this has happened to anyone else?

Got this 2020 HSE with 40k miles for $42k. Went with a 4yr 48k warranty to make sure I’m not getting forced to pay the rover tax.

Life long Toyota man, so hoping this rig wins me over long term.

I have two outstanding question:

It has a factory PPf, any clue how long that should last? It’s pretty clean on all major parts just a little bit of lifting in the corners of the tail lights.

Second, has anyone dealt with any rubbing noise in the steering column? I think it associated to the following bulletin.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11020289-0001.pdf

Was wondering if anyone has sorted this out and what the cost was?

Either way glad to finally get in the club!

Hey Guys, been lurking for a while but I just picked up my 2024 Defender 110 X Dynamic SE and I absolutely love it. I have some plans for the truck and was looking for some input.

Im planning on doing wheels and tires right away. Wheels are 20x9 ET30 and I’d like to do 33” tires. Currently between the Falken Wildpeaks, and the BFG K03. I plan to use this car to drive mostly highway and around town but I do a lot of snowboarding and I’d like to be able to get through winter conditions well. Both tires have the 3 peak rating so looking for some real world experience. I had k02 on my Cayenne and they were good but did leave some performance on the table in wet conditions. Also I’m on factory air suspension. Would I need extended rods to run 33” tires without rubbing? Will likely go for 275/60/20.

Snoopy's toughest obstacle yet. Holcomb Valley Road (West) FS 3N16. Rated 2/10 but the beginning was much tougher than expected. She ran great and got us through with no issues. Fun times.

Not sure if I chose the correct line but I'm still learning.

I know it’s a controversial garage 🫣

Can anyone tell me how the roof rail cover is supposed to be held down? It seems to lift up with very little pressure.

I'm also having an issue trying to get the plugs to sit flush. They seem to just fall right in.

Been lurking in the community for a while, and I’m really excited to have gotten a CPO 2025 Defender V8 last month! Only 5k miles which I got for 98 even. Essentially got 4.5 years of warranty unlimited miles. It’s been driving like a dream especially through flooded areas and potholes in South Florida. No complaints so far, and the active cooling seats are godsend in this weather

Santorini black with Caraway brown Windsor leather and kvadrat wool. Blacked out rims and calipers ⚫️

So far I added a rear bumper scuff guard, fitxcam dash cam, changed out the black gloss plastic for a real sunglasses holder.

Eventually I want to get rid of those dummy switches in the rear console for two more outlets. Also a tow hitch. I’m on the fence with the side steps and mud flaps (I like the clean look but also really like the rugged look too). I’d also love to get the OCTA center lights in between the head lights and some overhead lights some day

Any other suggestions for future mods?

I just bought a 2023 Defender 110 30th Anniversary Edition, and it has a couple of bulges in the left front panel (in front of the wheel well). Paint is peeling off one of them. I’m concerned something may have struck the metal panel from the inside and that there are critical components behind there. I can’t explain how else those bulges could have happened. Any thoughts? See pictures attached.

This morning I got a picture of a Range Rover Velar (I think) when I started my 2021 Defender. Have any of you ever had a weird Glitch like this? It lasted about 10 seconds before it flipped back.

Vehicle
2024 Land Rover Defender 90 S
Santorini Black

After almost a year of ownership, I was able to modify my 90 to my dream specification.

Parts list includes:

Wheels & Tires
Sentali SS2 wheels – Bronze, 20×9 (+35)
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W – 275/55R20
Rear hub-centric wheel spacers (front spacers TBD)

Armor / Protection
Black steel front skid plate
Paint Protection Film (PPF)
Ceramic window tint

Exterior
OEM Raised Air Intake (snorkel)
OEM Expedition Ladder
OEM Mud Flaps
Gloss Black grille & front trim conversion
Gloss Black wide fender flare kit
Hunters Prestige V3 rear spoiler
Hunters Prestige matte black exhaust box cover
Black welded exhaust tips
LED front fog lights
LED reverse lights
Gloss Black spare wheel cover
Rear bumper protection strip
Red recovery points
OEM side steps

Brakes
Red painted brake calipers

More pictures incoming…

We decided to take my 2026 110 from the Midwest to Hilton Head Island/Savannah, GA. The round trip distance was about 1,600 miles with zero issues. Here’s my personal take…

Pros: PIVIpro was perfect, not a single CarPlay glitch, performed as it should. Around 80-85mph on the open road, averaged 19.5mpg, which I’d consider good for the P300. It fit everything and then some (it’s just my wife and I, no kids). We took 4 beach chairs, a beach tent, three bags, two chairs and our entire kitchen. Lol. It’s a perfect road trip vehicle, as it’s high up, strong visibility, super comfortable for passengers and easy to navigate. It was a smooth sailer. I felt like the P300 was more than adequate, very happy with that peppy little engine.

Cons: very random nuances… occasionally, I found the wind to shimmy the truck on the highway, specifically in the mountains. The front doors are creaky when you open them (I’ve seen this as a common complaint in the sub). The intermittent wipers are annoying as fuck, especially in steady rain. The headlight wash (nozzles from Cold Weather Pack) seem to make them dirtier/spotty; I ended up having to clean them myself with a towel and some soap/water. And finally… why are there no door cup holders? I constantly try to find space for water bottles, coffee, Diet Coke… I need them all I guess! Again, small nuances that didn’t ruin the trip.

Probably not a con specific to the 110, but to call it out… around hour number 7 of driving today, I found my butt and lower back to be in pain. Lumbar didn’t help. I felt as though the seats were comfortable but I’ll be real my ass is killing me. Maybe this is a me problem, but this hasn’t happened in any of my other vehicles.

Outside of that, it was a great trip and so far the best car I’ve ever owned. I constantly get compliments from parking lots to gas stations. 10/10 would recommend.

Edit: BTW, I saw about 10-15 of you along I-75 today… shoutout to the matte Petra Copper OCTA I saw north of ATL heading southbound. Dope. 👍🏼👍🏼

I’ve been looking for a defender for a while now, and suddenly one popped up on my radar for an amazing price and mileage, I had to jump on it. And it’s been amazing so far, all the features I would want it had, the drive is great and there’s cool things I’m still learning about it. Thanks guys for helping me with my questions on the sub, it was very informative and helped me make the best purchase!