Can-Am Spyder RT vs Mazda RX-8
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 RT | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 402 | 1,004 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2026 | 2004–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 24 | 17 |
| Injuries reported | 39 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.4% | 8.2% |
Can-Am Spyder RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
107
26.6%
Engine & Cooling
93
23.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
9.0%
Brakes
33
8.2%
Body & Structure
27
6.7%
Electrical System
25
6.2%
Steering
22
5.5%
Lights
14
3.5%
Mazda RX-8 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
23.7%
Engine & Cooling
194
19.3%
Airbags
116
11.6%
Steering
112
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
72
7.2%
Electrical System
47
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
36
3.6%
Body & Structure
34
3.4%