Can-Am Spyder GS vs Honda VTX1800
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Can-Am Spyder GS | Honda VTX1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 60 | 149 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 2002–2008 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 33.3% | 4% |
Can-Am Spyder GS by year
What breaks
Steering
27
45.0%
Engine & Cooling
6
10.0%
Electrical System
6
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
6.7%
Brakes
3
5.0%
Body & Structure
3
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
3.3%
Honda VTX1800 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
26.2%
Suspension
36
24.2%
Wheels
21
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
15
10.1%
Body & Structure
11
7.4%
Tires
7
4.7%
Steering
4
2.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
2.0%