Can-Am Spyder RS Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Can-Am Spyder RS years to avoid

No model year of the Can-Am Spyder RS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

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Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2016	-	1	Body		0	0
2014	-	1	Lights		0	0
2013	-	4	Engine		0	0
2012	-	6	Engine	7,800	1	1	Fewest complaints
2011	-	5	Fuel system		1	0	Fewest complaints
2010	-	8	Acceleration	5,150	3	2	Fewest complaints
2009	-	13	Steering	2,000	1	0
2008	-	37	Steering	9,000	0	1

What years of the Can-Am Spyder RS should you avoid?

No single model year of the Can-Am Spyder RS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Can-Am Spyder RS?

2011, 2012 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 6 and 8).

What is the most common problem with the Can-Am Spyder RS?

Steering, with 37 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (15) and engine (14).

How many recalls does the Can-Am Spyder RS have?

3 recalls between 2008 and 2016. The 2010 model year has the most, with 3.

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