Model year guide

1997 Land Rover Defender

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Land Rover Defender is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1997 Land Rover Defender at a glance

Combined13 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Land Rover Defender MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway14 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Land Rover Defender costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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1997 Land Rover Defender — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Land Rover Defender get?

The 1997 Land Rover Defender has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (12 city / 14 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.