2010 Can-AM Spyder RT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 25%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 610miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Can-AM Spyder RT, 25% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 610 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Can-am spyders with the semi-automatic se5 transmission can lurch forward and rapidly decelerate when the throttle is mostly open and the transmission shift button is pressed to shift to the next higher gear. Opening the throttle for quick acceleration, when merging into highway traffic, for instance, results in forces that push a rider's body toward the rear of the motorcycle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10382068, filed 2011-02, 2,000 miles“Ca-am / roadster spyder 2010 rts se5 transmission. Since purchase the roadster has being having on going stalling issues while operating. This roadster with the se5 transmission requires the vehicle to come to a complete stop before neutral gear can be engaged for a restart. This problem has happened while operating in traffic and puts the driver and passenger at risk from a rear end collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10386930, filed 2011-03, 1,000 miles“Had trouble putting it into neutral when stopped. This happened frequently (daily). Coming to a stop it acted like the clutch was not engaging and then the engine stopped. Could not get it started until I just held the starter switch, let the bike jerk along and then start. Dealer said it was the ceramic clutch bearings, and they would change them out with steel bearings. Are they all like this? Could find no recall to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10330359, filed 2010-05, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Can-Am spider motorcycle. While driving at 35 MPH attempting to stop, the vehicle suddenly downshifted from third gear to first. The vehicle then surged forward so the contact applied more pressure to the brake pedal to stop it. The failure occurred twice. The contact called the local dealership and was informed that the failure was a known problem. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 610. The current mileage was 640.”
NHTSA complaint #10335135, filed 2010-06, 610 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rt motorcycle. The contact received a NHTSA recall campaign id number 10v232000 (power train: clutch assembly). The contact was informed that the part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact attempted several times to notify the manufacturer; however, the telephone lines continuously remained busy. The contact was displeased to know that there was a recall and the part was not available, to include the uncertainty of the arrival date for the part. The contact was concerned about the potential safety hazard as stated in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10341238, filed 2010-07Related recalls
- 10V232000Jun 1, 2010Brp is recalling certain model year 2010 spyder rs se5 2nd series and rt se5 roadsters. When bringing a vehicle equipped with the se5 semi-automatic…Covers: Can-AM Spyder RT 2010, Spyder RS 2010
Related service bulletins
- 10252669Mar 18, 2024Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 2 | 33% |
| 2018 | 6 | 50% |
| 2017 | 4 | 57% |
| 2016 | 2 | 22% |
| 2014 | 3 | 23% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2010 Can-AM Spyder RT
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Can-AM Spyder RT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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