There is a serious vibration in the front wheels at high speeds. The vibration makes it hard to control the motorcycle. The manufacturer refuses to accept the problem as a defect and refuses to provide technical support to make repairs.
The worst 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Electric Throttle Actuator Replacement The Electric Throttle Actuator (ETA) is now available for spare part
- The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
- Posting about new bulletin 2016-3 -some throttle grips assembly may have tighter materials tolerances that...
- Brake fluid reservoir locking tube.
- Relay terminals could be damaged at fuse boxes.
- Air scoop retrofit kits.
- Trailer module may fail.
- If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason...
- Product reference article.
What 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS owners say
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Questions about the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS
Is the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS, fewer than a typical Spyder RS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS have?
No recalls on record.
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