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#BS-2017-CANSPY-7B8B2017 Can-Am Spyder RTProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 7 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.
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Top cost driver: Drivetrain (4 reports).
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2017 Can-Am Spyder RT: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 57% of all reports filed for the 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,531 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. Recent trend: decreasing.



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Recall History (3 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.
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