MYRModel Year Report

2008 Can-Am Spyder GS

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2008 Can-Am Spyder GS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:10:00.004Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Can-Am Spyder GS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2008: 31 complaints 2008 2009: 14 complaints 2009
2008: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
200831
200914

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 65%

65% of complaints: steering — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THREE WHEELED CYCLE STEERING LOCKED/BINDED AT ABOUT 45 MPH. OPERATOR LOST CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE ROAD CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS WAS THE FOURTH TIME THE STEERING "BINDED" WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100604

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS THIS BIKE IS WORTHLESS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BACK. MY BIKE WILL NOT GO OUT OF LIMP MODE EVER AGAIN. CAN'T BE FIXED. SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AND TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT ISSUE AT DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181018

I RIDE A CAN AM SPYDER WHICH IS A 3 WHEELED MOTORCYCLE AND ON 8-8-10 IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE, THANK GOODNESS SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO GET A FIRE EX. AND PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT NONE THE LESS IT MELTED A LOT OF PARTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100908

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 CAN AM SPYDER ON CT-2 WEST BOUND IN CONNECTICUT AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM IN SLOW MOVING, STOP & GO TRAFFIC MY WIFE (WHO WAS THE PASSENGER) NOTICED BY HER RIGHT FOOD THERE WERE FIRE FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160620

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED, IT BEGAN SMOKING. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141121

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071121 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A PRESENCE OF AN ABNORMAL QUANTITY OF AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT OF THE FRONT BRAKE. ALSO SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE OR TWO BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS THAT A

Remedy: BRP HAS NOTIFIED EACH OWNER INFORMING THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND SCHEDULING A PICK-UP TIME TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PERFORM A BLEEDING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NEEDED. THE BRAKE

Campaign 07V561000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20121221 — fuel system, gasoline

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing

Remedy: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

Campaign 12V582000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20121226 — fuel system, gasoline

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent

Remedy: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may

Campaign 12V581000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Can-Am Spyder GS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V561000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V582000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V581000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Can-Am Spyder GS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Can-Am Spyder GS?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Can-Am Spyder GS have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.