2016 Can-AM Spyder RT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,678miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Can-AM Spyder RT, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,678 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.
“2016 Can-Am rt spyder: front sprocket stripped leaving me with no way to accelerate to get out of way of traffic this happened at 1642 miles (brp replaced under warranty). At 5175 (3 may 2021) front sprocket again left me in traffic and stranded again replaced under warranty. Both times I was in traffic and has happened after slowing and trying to accelerate. Both times required towing and repair a service center.”
NHTSA complaint #11415023, filed 2021-05, 5,175 miles“An electrical failure caused the transmission to lock in gear which in turn caused the engine to stall. The vehicle could not be moved from the road creating a safety issue to both myself and other motorists. The vehicle stalled on a two lane highway with minimal shoulder and in the middle of a blind 45 MPH corner. If the vehicle had a neutral release switch, the vehicle could have been moved onto the shoulder removing the obstacle from the path of oncoming motorists. Since the vehicle could not be moved, I had to stand in the road to warn motorists to stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10986164, filed 2017-05, 2,180 milesRelated recalls
- 22V352000May 18, 2022Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and…Covers: Can-AM Spyder RT 2015–2019, Spyder F3 2015–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11015827Mar 2, 2025The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
- 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…
- 10231322Jan 23, 2023Spyder P0730 Active Fault - This 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…
- 10214930Jun 30, 2022Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear.
- 10213475May 26, 2022Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. Over time, the vehicle could lose…
- 10078907Jun 7, 2016Posting about new bulletin 2016-3 -some throttle grips assembly may have tighter materials tolerances that may increase return time to original position
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% |
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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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