Can-AM Spyder Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Can-AM Spyder (2013–2013) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 26. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (14 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Spyder model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26 | 1,750 | 0 | 15 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine14 44%
- Fuel system9 28%
- Electrical system3 9.4%
- Engine cooling2 6.3%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 3.1%
- Body and structure1 3.1%
- Steering1 3.1%
- Other or unknown1 3.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2013: “There is a terrible gas smell when I stop and when I get home from a ride I have to park the Spyder outside so that the entire garage doesn't smell like gas. Also, when I'm riding I have to position my feet just right on the right side floorboard to keep from getting my foot or ankle burned from the heat being put out on that side.”
NHTSA complaint #10628178, filed 2014-08, 15 milesOther Can-AM models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology