2008 Can-Am Spyder Rs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (22) · Fuel System, Gasoline (5) · Engine (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
35 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-01-05 · REV87480 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air scoop retrofit kits.
Electrical System 2014-04-12 · D109338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trailer module may fail.
Engine 2013-10-25 · Article 10-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service tip (tst) addressing that on some se5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific rpm only. after investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust washer vibrating and spinning in the hcm. inspection of the hcm housing for wear is proposed; it may need
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2013-10-22 · Article Radio 10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2013-01-17 · RC-2010-0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brp: on the can-am roadster, the fuel cap fails to seal properly, on fuel tank filler neck, causing fuel vapors and in presence of an ignition source, might result in a fire and needs replacing. models 2008-2012 can-am spyder gs, rs, and rt. *pe
Unknown Or Other 2012-04-10 · SB-SE-5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brp: the shift up and down paddle fails to work and adjustment is needed that might improve the situation on certain model motorcycles. model spyder gs/rs. no model years listed. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-09-29 · Steering · 10,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster. the contact stated the motorcycle was included in an unknown recall regarding the steering, which called for the software cluster console to be replaced. the motorcycle received the repair. in addition, the contact stated that the power steering assist failed. the contact had to apply excessive fo…”
2016-04-21 · Steering · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster motorcycle. while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle independently steered to the right and then the opposite direction. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the contact disconnected the power steering fuse. the vehicle resumed normal operation; however, a check dps warning in…”
2015-09-22 · Steering · 19,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster. once the contact began riding the vehicle, the steering failed and a check dps warning indicator illuminated. this was a recurring failure. the vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the dps unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the…”
2014-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15,000 mi“excessive heat coming from the body panel area causing the fuel in the gas tank to boil. *js…”
2014-06-19 · Engine · 17,000 mi“driving on i 75 northbound in troy, mi, the motorcycle overheated, even though it was only 78 degrees outside. it went into limp mode, causing rapid deceleration, nearly causing a rear end collision, which the driver behind just avoided hitting me. this has happened to my other can am spider also. the dealer claims this is a normal thing, and bomba…”
2014-01-06 · Service Brakes · 14,588 mi“i purchased a 2008 can-am spyder and had issues with the brake failure light. as i investigated more into it, i discovered multiple recalls listed for this particular bike. i took the bike to a certified can am dealer in st augustine in may 2013 first coast power sports. they kept the bike the first time 62 days, when it was returned to me, i was a…”
2013-02-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,100 mi · 🔥 fire“can am spyder was being ridden by owners when it caught fire and within 5 minutes the gas tank had exploded and bike was engulfed in flames . the motorcycle had been in the dealership less than a month before the incident and nothing was mentioned of problems with the evaporation canister which we have since heard there was problems with this make…”
2012-07-11 · Engine · 12,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned 2008 can-am spyder rs motorcycle. the contact stated that she came to a complete stop after driving 5 mph. while stopped, the vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop; however an inspection was not conducted. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the fai…”
2012-07-09 · Engine · 10,450 mi · 🔥 fire“it appears the foil-foam heat shield ignited from the heat of the exhaust pipe. *tr…”
2012-06-04 · Power Train · 7,500 mi“clutch failed causing motorcycle to stall in gear. back wheel locked up and bike could not be pushed out of the road. when the clutch failed it ruined the motor and transmission beyond repair. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.