repaired · 2015 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
2008 Can-Am Spyder GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2008 Can-Am Spyder GS, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 12V-581 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Can-Am Spyder GS has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Steering1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Structure1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine2 crash/fire/injury
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
1Exterior lighting
33 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 20 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 Can-Am Spyder GS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Can-Am.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Spyder GS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spyder GS median. How we score
'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Spyder GS owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DPS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DPS FAILED.…
I PURCHASED A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS IN 2008. VIN [XXX] VEHICLE PURCHASE DATE 03/06/2008 BRP ISSUED A RECALL ON SEPT 7, 2010 FOR A DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS) UNIT REPLACEMENT HTTPS://CAN-AM.BRP.COM/SPYDER/OWNERS/SAFETY/SAFETY-RECALLS/DYNAMIC-POWER-STEERING--DPS--UNIT-REPLACEMENT.HTML THE RECALL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT REQUIRED FORCE TO STEER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V162000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
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