How common are 2021 RT Ltd air suspension failures?

[Disisme]

So I’m back to looking for a RT Ltd and there is one on the showroom floor in my home city. It’s a 2021 with almost 5000 miles on it, the previous owner passed away, and the son is selling it through the dealer. They have it listed for $27,900 Canadian dollars, so that price plus taxes and admin fees. To me it sounds steep, but anyways, to my concerns - how common is it to have air suspension failure? Thanks

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[Jetfixer]

Not at all common for that year.

 

[mecsw500]

I traded my 2021 RT LTD for a 2026 S2S. It was about a little under 5,000 miles and in pretty much as new condition with a full service history.

It had just about every rear suspension problem possible when new, but once everything was replaced under warranty I never had a problem again. It was factory assembly and parts problems from literally day 1. However, that was in the middle of COVID and parts were a big issue as was factory assembly problems due to COVID working. My 2026 S2S has had no issues at all.

I know the dealer sold my trade within two weeks for USD$17,500 plus taxes and document fees no doubt. So I would say, even for currency conversions, CAN$27,000 being USD$19,600 that's possibly a little on the high side depending upon your market availability of course. My dealer obviously priced the unit to sell, so being in the USD$18,500/CAN$25,500 range might be more reasonable, but their price isn't totally off the wall. That unit you show has had the tow package installed as far as I can see, which might bump the price a bit of course.

I'd expect everything to be a little more expensive in Canada due to the general higher cost of most things related to a Canadian dealership overhead. I'd buy the Can Am/B.E.S.T. warranty if you can, then you've nothing to worry about.

I think you have some wiggle room.

 

[RayBJ]

That price needs to be negotiated down. Maybe offer paying that 'Out the door'?

I have a 2020 RT Base (not auto-leveling). The airbag (same as the LTD) began to leak after 4 yrs/35k mi. I replaced it with an Elka shock. The only other problem was a bad brake switch. After 6 years/45k mi I'd call the RT 'reliable'.

 

[Mikey]

I would not worry about suspension problems, if it does happen there is a fast and cheap fix to it! The air ride part of the auto suspension system is great when it works, but believe me, it really doesn't need to work the way they have it on some models. Manual fill works fine and has a lot less moving parts!! If you like that bike, buy it, and don't worry about something that can be fixed!

 

[Virgil2014]

Disisme
I have the same ride. I’ve sent you a DM.