3JBUGAP41GK0003812016 CAN-AM DefenderSTD/DPS
2016 CAN-AM Defender was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 1 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
Executive Summary
2016 CAN-AM Defender
2016 CAN-AM Defender was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 1 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
1 owner complaints filed — top areas: Steering (100%). 1 crash reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- CAN-AM
- Model
- Defender
- Year
- 2016
- Trim / Series
- STD/DPS
- Body Style
- Off-Road Vehicle - Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicle [MOHUV] or Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle [ROV]
- Vehicle Type
- MOTORCYCLE
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 2-cyl 0.976000L
- Manufacturer
- BRP MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
- Assembly
- JAUREZ, MEXICO
- GVWR
- Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: JAUREZ, MEXICO
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
NHTSA Safety Recalls
CLEARComplaint Intelligence
1 complaints analyzed across 1 system categories
Steering leads owner complaints (100%), most reported when the vehicle was 1–3 yrs old. Also common: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (100%).
Based on 1 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (0) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
Owner Complaints
1 safety complaint filed with NHTSA
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.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $30,114 (~$502/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2016 CAN-AM Defender — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
State-Specific Legal Protections
What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 3JBUGAP41GK000381 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Make | CAN-AM |
| Model | Defender |
| Trim | STD/DPS |
| Vehicle Type | MOTORCYCLE |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Off-Road Vehicle - Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicle [MOHUV] or Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle [ROV] |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement (L) | 0.976000 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | BRP MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. |
| Assembly City | JAUREZ |
| Assembly Country | MEXICO |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 3JB |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 1 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | G |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | K |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 000381 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 1 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Production sequence #381 — one of the first units built this model year. Early production runs sometimes have higher defect rates as assembly lines are calibrated.
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/1/2026, 4:54:59 PM.