2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER
The 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE HARD LEFT IF, OR WHEN THE OPERATOR LET'S LOOSE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AS A RESULT OF THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CONSTANT LEFT TURN PRESSURE ON THE RACK AND PINION HAS CAUSED PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE RACK AND PINION, CAUSING A SEVERE HANDLING SITUATION, COMBINED WITH THE CONSTANT LEFT TURN PRESSURE RENDER THE VEHICLE NON OPERATIONAL.
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE HARD LEFT IF, OR WHEN THE OPERATOR LET'S LOOSE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AS A RESULT OF THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CONSTANT LEFT TURN PRESSURE ON THE RACK AND PINION HAS CAUSED PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE RACK AND PINION, CAUSING A SEVERE HANDLING SITUATION, COMBINED WITH THE CONSTANT LEFT TURN PRESSURE RENDER THE VEHICLE NON OPERATIONAL.
Safety Rating for the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CAN-AM DEFENDER
- 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER (current)
Other CAN-AM Models
- CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 394 total complaints
- CAN-AM RYKER — 230 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER RS — 101 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER GS — 60 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER F3 — 41 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER — 40 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER ST — 36 total complaints
- CAN-AM OUTLANDER — 5 total complaints