2016 Can-Am Defender Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Defender years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Can-Am Defender. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,125 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Can-Am Defender problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 100% | 9,125 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 9,125 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Can-Am Defender recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Can-Am Defender.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Can-Am Defender years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Can-Am Defender?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), steering problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Can-Am Defender?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Can-Am Defender a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Defender model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.