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2010 Can-Am SpyderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2010 Can-Am Spyder, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel/propulsion system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Can-Am Spyder has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2010 Can-Am Spyder recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 09V-162 · May 19, 2009 · 16,361 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, IT CAN LEAD TO A TEMPORARY OUT OF LANE EXCURSION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC AND OR A DRIVE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Can-Am.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other Spyder year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spyder median. How we score

'08'09'10'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Spyder owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

After driving 30 miles with ambient temps near 70 degrees F, I was home stopped the vehicle, smelled gas and check under the bike. Raw fuel was running from the evap canister vent hose and dripping on the concrete. The temps under the poly housings are so high that fuel boils and over takes the…
Complaint 11577412 · Mar 14, 2024

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