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 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
399
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2008–2026
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Spyder RT years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 176 | |
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 60 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 42 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 31 |
Every Spyder RT year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2013avoid | 176 | 2 | |
| 2012avoid | 60 | 1 | |
| 2011avoid | 42 | 2 | |
| 2010avoid | 31 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
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 2026.
What is the best year for the Can-AM Spyder RT?
By complaint volume, 2026 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 399 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.