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SteeringPart report

2014 Can-AM Spyder RT Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
23%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
20,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Can-AM Spyder RT, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,300 miles.

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.

“I own a 2014 can am rt-sm6 motorcycle. In october 2018 I had to have the steering mechanism realigned, it was steering to one side. This week the problem is back, which indicates that the steering mechanism is loose. This could result in a very serious accident, if it comes loose when traveling on a highway, resulting in the loss of control of my motorcycle. I first noticed this when traveling and when I got home I double checked and the alignment is visual and measurable. This is the second time this has occurred with my motorcycle.”

NHTSA complaint #11240386, filed 2019-07, 20,300 miles

“40,000 miles and the steering mechanism has worn out. The handlebars move back and forth without the front wheels being affected. The dealer says the machine cannot be safely ridden until the steering assembly has been replaced. The service manager noted that he has seen several other similar models with the same issue. I am lucky to have this repaired before I had a serious accident. There is reporting that brp had to have a recall for this in earlier year models and now it looks like the same safety issue has re-appeared in its 2014 models.”

NHTSA complaint #10895752, filed 2016-08, 40,000 miles

“Motor cycle was stored in garage over winter in chicago area. Started it up on first day in 80 degrees and getting codes p0552 and p0551. The bike displays the handel bars on display. Research shows problem with do's which is a steering assist unit. Brp (manufacture) of the motorcycle had had prior recalls on the same unit in prior years. Many people on the internet having same issue that results in 2000.00 dollar repair. Bike still runs but you can feel steering is harder. Although the bike is a 2014 I only put a few thousand miles each summer driving it local. …”

NHTSA complaint #11414275, filed 2021-04, 10,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024120%
2018217%
2016444%
2014323%
201311%
201225%
201113%
2010833%

Other parts of the 2014 Can-AM Spyder RT

Electrical system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Can-AM Spyder RT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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