2019 Can-Am RYKER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
1,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 39 complaints (43.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 38.5% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 12.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 17 |
| Wheels | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
Steering: 17; Wheels: 13; Service Brakes: 10; Electrical System: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Suspension: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Engine: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 26 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2019: 8; 2020: 2; 2021: 4; 2022: 13; 2023: 11; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11329313 · 2020-06-17 (June 17, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CAN-AM RYKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE LIGHT WAS INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE REAR TAILLIGHTS AND BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAD WATER INSIDE OF THE HOUSING. THE CONTACT CONTACTED POWER MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 333 SW SUBLIMITY BLVD, SUBLIMITY, OR 97385, [phone removed]) WHERE A PENDING APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11329313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11352404 · 2020-08-31 (August 31, 2020)
SPITS GASOLINE AND CONTINUE TO READ FUEL FAULT! MY RIGHT WHEEL HAS BEEN MAKING A RATTLE NOISE SINCE THE RECALL INSTALL. BRAKES HAVE MADE NOISE SINCE PURCHASE
Owner-reported narrative. 238 miles reported. Look up ODI 11352404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11433278 · 2021-09-16 (September 16, 2021)
VSS code is triggered with three codes making the Ryker go into limp mode. It started happening when I was going around turns (left) then eventually it locked me out of full performance. YAW/SAS C0063 and/or C0052 and *C006C) I hit a guard rail as it jolted me. Turns out there are many that have had the same problem when noted threw BRP dealers. So this is a known problem with the pitman steering arm bushings. Mine is most defiantly loose.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11433278 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11454204 · 2022-02-26 (February 26, 2022)
Bearings in Pitmen Arm are failing. The Bearings are not pressed in and wear out quickly causing binding in the steering and triggering a VSS fault Code. Resulting in the vehicle going to Limp mode. I have seen many Can Am Rykers have this problem. Can Am refuses to Correct the problem. By the way my Ryker only has 1100 Miles on it and it's a 2019. Help before someone gets Killed.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11454204 at NHTSA ↗