2016 Can-AM Defender Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2016 Can-AM Defender has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Can-AM Defender recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Can-AM Defender.

Most common 2016 Can-AM Defender problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Steering1

What owners report

2019-12-02, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
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.

2016 Can-AM Defender questions

Does the 2016 Can-AM Defender have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Can-AM Defender at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Can-AM Defender?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Can-AM Defender has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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