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2011 Can-AM Spyder RT Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
10%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
2,935miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RT, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,935 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“The turn signal switch, when canceled, will jump to the opposite direction, for example, after changing lanes on the freeway, I turn on to enter the left lane and after moving into the lane I push the cancel on the switch but it will change to a right hand turn signal. The turn sign indicator lights are impossible to see in certain light conditions so the signal remains on. The software is supposed to turn the signals off after so long but this function takes far to long and may not work at all at times. After exiting the freeway I had signaled right to exit the ramp. …”

NHTSA complaint #10492369, filed 2013-01, 2,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Can-Am roadster Spyder Rt motorcycle. While driving 35 MPH, the engine failed and flames appeared under the motorcycle near the engine area. The contact was able to move safely onto the road shoulder. The fire department assisted to contain the fire and a fire report was filed. The motorcycle was taken to a tow yard. The motorcycle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,935.”

NHTSA complaint #11040912, filed 2017-10, 2,935 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes around the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The ABS and the ebd default were displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,200. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10735184, filed 2015-07, 3,200 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021117%
2019117%
2016222%
2014323%
201377%
2012717%
2011310%

Other parts of the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RT

Fuel system
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology