Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 41 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V582000 Fuel Tank Cap may not Seal Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 22 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
Of the 41 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire; across all 41 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT has a recall for a faulty fuel cap seal which could lead to fuel leaks. With multiple complaints in various categories, the vehicle exhibits reliability concerns, leading to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel cap | 0–30,000 miles | $30–$100 | common |
| electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $150–$450 | common |
| braking system | 20,000–45,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant check annually
- Drive belt inspection every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell near tank
- Unexpected shutdowns
- Erratic engine performance
- Brake pedal feels soft or spongy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.