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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Can-AM Defender Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Can-AM Defender with NHTSA, most often about the driver assistance (1) and the steering (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Defender years are on file
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Can-AM Defender problems
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No recalls for the 2016 Can-AM Defender
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Can-AM Defender. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2016 Can-AM Defender
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2016 Can-AM Defender vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Can-AM Defender | 1 | 0 | - | |
| 2016 Can-AM Spyder RT | 8 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Can-AM Spyder F3 | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Can-AM Spyder RS | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Can-AM Defender
Does the 2016 Can-AM Defender have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Can-AM Defender right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Can-AM Defender?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the driver assistance (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Can-AM Defender had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 2, 2019 and the latest on December 2, 2019. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2016 Can-AM Defender has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data