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2012-2020 · 2 model years

Can-AM Commander Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Can-AM Commander across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age20121 complaint · 0 recallsSee the 2012
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Commander complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20201000Engine & cooling-
20121001Electrical system-

Most common Commander problems

Latest Commander complaints

2020 Can-AM CommanderSuspensionSeats & seat beltsEngine & cooling

I purchased a new can am defender on may 30 with no test ride. Upon returning home I drove the unit to my neighbor's home, noticing a very loud rattle. My neighbor and I did a superficial inspection and discovered the passenger side seat belt bolt that attaches the seat belt to the frame was not even finger tight, despite the design including a bolt with a nylon washer lock on the bolt. We also noticed that there was no anti-freeze in the reservoir. I drove the unit home and inspected the unit a little more,...

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discovering that the oil had been significantly overfilled, no anti-freeze visible when looking into the radiator and the right rear shock also being attached by a similar bolt with nylon lock nut that was also not even finger tight. I realized that there were significant issues with the way the motor was prepped prior to 30+ hours of operation at the dealer and build issues that could put my life at risk if not discovered by me prior to riding. I contacted both the dealer and brp directly and they seem to dismiss my concerns regarding my safety concerns.

Filed Incident Suspension · Seat belts · EngineNHTSA 11327602
2012 Can-AM CommanderElectrical systemFire

Drove utv up state road less than 1/2 mile to sheep pasture. Got out of utv open up the gate. Pulled utv into pasture. Got out of utv left it running. Picking up fire wood. Sudden "pop" sound. Engine suddenly stopped. Smoke from the driver side then flames coming from out under the hood of the utv. Burnt the windshield, section of the hood, driver's net door and side panel. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10683795

Questions about the Can-AM Commander

Which Can-AM Commander years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2012 (1), 2020 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2012 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Can-AM Commander problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), seats & seat belts (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Can-AM Commander have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Can-AM Commander model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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