repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 Gem E2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Gem E2, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-485 the manufacturer reports only 20% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 27, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Gem E2 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Gem E2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gem.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other E2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E2 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Gem E2, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What E2 owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When driving my GEM on the street it just stalls, quits unexpectedly. The dealer replaced the wiring harness a short time ago and ran without problems for about six weeks before starting to stall again. It is a dangerous, unsafe vehicle that could get you killed if it stalls when a car or truck is…
Own a 2016 E2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.