2013 Can-Am Spyder RT engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle is extremely hot. Right foot gets unbearable heat. Gas fumes present at every stop. Gas fumes fill garage when bike is hot and parked. Can am refuses to discuss the danger of gas fumes which are extremely dangerous in a closed environment.this safety issue must be addressed as individual…”
filed Mar 17, 2015
“I bought my 2013 can am spyder rt new in feb 2014. Over the year that I have owned the bike, I have noticed excessive heat under the seat along with a gas smell. I had talked with vendor on several occasions and heard various other explanations. I did not give it too much thought until I read the…”
filed Feb 23, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Spyder RT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Spyder RT | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 Spyder RT | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 Spyder RT | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.