VehicleVerdict

Can-AM Spyder RT years to avoid

The Can-AM Spyder RT years to avoid are 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.

397

Total complaints

12

Recall campaigns

2008–2024

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Spyder RT years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2013High complaint rate176
2012High complaint rate60
2011High complaint rate42
2010High complaint rate31

Every Spyder RT year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202460
202311
202221
202191
202062
201972
2018152
201773
2016101
201561
2014160
2013avoid1762
2012avoid601
2011avoid422
2010avoid314
200910
200820

Common questions

What are the worst Can-AM Spyder RT years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Spyder RT years to avoid are 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2023.

What is the best year for the Can-AM Spyder RT?

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Spyder RT years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Can-AM Spyder RT have?

Across all model years, the Spyder RT has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 397 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.