Can-Am Spyder ST Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 19, 2021 · 24 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Can-Am Spyder ST, across 3 model years (2013–2015). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2013, with 21 complaints
2013: 212013212014: 1201412015: 220152

n = 24 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Can-Am Spyder ST years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Spyder ST model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2013 Spyder ST: 21 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2015 Spyder ST: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2014 Spyder ST: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Can-Am Spyder ST problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System710
Engine610
Service Brakes420
Electrical System320
Fuel System, Gasoline310
Engine and Engine Cooling210
Structure210
Exterior Lighting110
Power Train110
Seats110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Steering110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Visibility110
Wheels110

All Can-Am Spyder ST model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2015 Spyder ST20—Electrical System
2014 Spyder ST10—Power Train
2013 Spyder ST211—Fuel/propulsion System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Can-Am Spyder ST years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (21), 2015 (2), 2014 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Can-Am Spyder ST?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 7 complaints across 1 model year.

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

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.