Land Rover Defender Nav Screen Goes Dark & Unresponsive

Hey there! I totally get your concern. I had a similar issue with my 2017 Land Rover Discovery last year. The infotainment screen went completely black one morning, wouldn't respond to anything. Took it to the dealership service center, turned out it was a failed display unit combined with a corrupted software system. They had to replace the entire display module and do a complete system reset. It was definitely a serious repair job, took them three days to fix everything properly. My advice would be to go straight to a certified Land Rover service center for this kind of electronic issue. Regular mechanics might struggle with the complex electronics in these vehicles. These screens are integrated with multiple vehicle systems, so it's not just a simple display problem. Been driving fine since the repair, no issues with the new unit. Just make sure you keep all your service records, these electronic repairs usually come with decent warranty coverage.

Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you got it sorted out. I've actually been dealing with the same black screen problem on my Defender recently and was considering going to the dealership too. Would you mind sharing roughly how much you ended up paying for the repair? Also, just curious, have you had any other electronic problems since they fixed it?

Hey again! Happy to help update you on my Discovery repair experience. Since you asked, I paid exactly 725.00 € for the display unit replacement and system reset. And I've got great news, everything's been working perfectly since the repair! No more black screens or any other electronic glitches whatsoever. The navigation system is running as smooth as butter now. I really think going to the dealer was the right call, yeah, it wasn't cheap, but they knew exactly what they were doing with these complex systems. It's been about a year now, and I haven't had to worry about any electronic issues since. The new display is crystal clear, and all the features work just like they should. Trust me, for these kinds of electronic problems, it's worth spending the extra money at a proper Land Rover service center. They'll do it right the first time, and you get that peace of mind with the warranty coverage. Let me know if you end up going that route, I'd be curious to hear if your repair experience is similar to mine!

Thanks everyone for the advice! Just wanted to update you on what happened with my Defender. Finally bit the bullet and took it to a mechanic specializing in luxury vehicles. Turns out, my issue was actually simpler than expected, just a faulty connection in the display wiring that needed fixing, plus a software update. Cost me about half of what I was expecting! The whole repair took only a day, and honestly, I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. The screen's working perfectly now, and the mechanic even showed me what went wrong. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences, it helped me make the right decision instead of trying unusual fixes myself. Funny thing is, while I was there, they spotted a few other minor issues I hadn't even noticed. Fixed those too while they were at it. The car's running better than ever now. Sometimes you just need to trust the experts, right? Thanks again for all your help!