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2013 Can-AM Spyder ST Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
625miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder ST, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 625 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.

“After riding the Spyder St, I started to notice excessive heat coming from the left side panel and heat on my right ankle. The panel is very hot to the touch and it was necessary for me to pull over and allow my spyder to cool off before I could ride it home. When I got home, I found that I had a burn on my left leg where it had come in contact with the side panels. I was wearing long pants and this burn occurred through the fabric of my jeans. I have a long history of riding motorcycles, trikes and now can am and this is a design flaw in 2013 can am spyder. …”

NHTSA complaint #10748530, filed 2015-08, 300 miles

“During engine operation; the vehicle sends extremely hot air out of the space between the forward edges of the seat and upper and side body panels, the upper side panels are very hot to touch, and the underseat area accumulates an excessive amount of hot air allowing the fuel cap found under the seat to become hot to the touch. The seat heat problems make riding and controlling the vehicle difficult because of the discomfort felt by the driver and passenger. …”

NHTSA complaint #10583224, filed 2014-04, 950 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013210%

Other parts of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder ST

Fuel system
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder ST

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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