I have a 2021 Defender Max Limited that only has just under 600 miles and the gearbox failed. The first time anything happened my wife and I went for a ride on dirt roads for about an hour. Then on the way back we drove on a paved road for about 3 miles at 50 mph. We then turned back on a dirt road and and accelerated slightly and the transmission seemed to slip out of gear and terrible grinding. We stopped, turned off the motor, restarted and drove off again. It seemed to be ok until I tried to back up. It will not go into reverse without grinding then drops in, but pops back out. I took it into the dealer and they said the gearbox was full of metal shavings and either needs to be completely rebuilt or a new gearbox installed. Of course it was 3 months out of warranty, so this is totally on me. It was cheaper to buy a new gearbox, so I ok the repair, only to find out there are no gearboxes available until at least March. So much for a reliable machine. This is my 5th SXS, second Can-Am. My first Can-Am was the X3, which I liked but it was too loud riding with your ear next to the intercooler and too hot. This will be my last Can-Am SXS. The quality is not on par with their snowmobiles. The doors are horrible, the front differential is worst on the market. I put a full locker on my X3 which is the way they should come from the factory. I still have 3 ski-doos and prefer them over the other major brand, but I prefer my other brand SXS's as I have never had a major issue, especially at less than 600 miles. Wondering if anyone else has had gearbox issues? BTY, the machine was service 1 month before the failure too.
