Vehicle safety record

2011 Can-AM Outlander Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Can-AM Outlander with NHTSA, most often about the lights (1) and the steering (1). There are no recalls for it.

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50/100Safety Index

CAbout as many problems as a typical Outlander year, for its age

#281 most complained-about 2011 vehicle

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2011 Can-AM Outlander problems

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No recalls for the 2011 Can-AM Outlander

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Can-AM Outlander. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 2011 Can-AM Outlander

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Steering

The power steering completely stopped working and yanked the bike to the left while driving on a path in the woods. The light came on dash that read dps (dynamic power steering). It could have been a very dangerous situation. We immediately brought it to the dealer because there was a recall on this exact bike. However, canada goes by a certain number and our bike was less than 100 numbers away so they wouldn't fix it under the warranty. It cost us almost $1000.00 . I am very upset and believe our bike should be in...

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the same recall. It was for 2011 can-am outlanders, yellow in color with a two up seat. Exactly what we have. It didn't happen just once either. After getting it fixed by the dealer, we had it about a month and it did the same thing again.

Lights

Brake lights fail to illuminate or are hard to illuminate when applying hand/foot brake pressure. *Js

Can-AM Outlander: every year compared

2007 22011 2015

Year	Complaints	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2015	1	1	Electrical system	D
2011	2	0	Lights	C
2007	1	0	Fuel system	B

All Outlander years

2011 Can-AM Outlander vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2011 Can-AM Outlander	2	0	C
2011 Can-AM Spyder RT	29	2	F	Compare
2011 Can-AM Spyder RS	5	1	B	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 2011 Can-AM Outlander

Does the 2011 Can-AM Outlander have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Can-AM Outlander 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 2011 Can-AM Outlander?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (1), steering (1).

How many complaints has the 2011 Can-AM Outlander had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 30, 2012 and the latest on July 27, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2011 Can-AM Outlander a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Can-AM Outlander year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Can-AM Outlander years have the most complaints?

2011 (2), 2007 (1), 2015 (1). See every Can-AM Outlander year compared.

What should I do if my 2011 Can-AM Outlander 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data