2008 Can-AM Spyder GS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS, 16% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On multiple occasion due to the problems while traveling at highway speeds the vehicle lost power and I was nearly rear ended. As of 5/1/12 brp has failed to return my emails all repairs including towing has been paid out of pocket and the bike is under warranty until 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10457437, filed 2012-05, 3,800 miles“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. It is now at a dealer waiting for parts to come in the be replaced. I have read on several web sites that this has happened before, maybe a recall is in order. No one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10354391, filed 2010-09, 5,500 miles“My vss,ABS, and 4 other codes constantly flash. This machine loses power before I get to third gear. I was traveling on a busy city street during lunch hour traffic when out of no where I lose power and I get a check dps ,vss fault, hightemp, check engine and ABS warnings. Almost rear ended before swaying off the onto the shoulder. One day its running fine the next day every warning light on it comes on there are some real issues for a bike that has been well maintained and with such low miles . This purchase has changed my mind about purchasing a new one . …”
NHTSA complaint #10893331, filed 2016-08, 27,000 miles“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. No technician that even know the year and any problem issues. Recall this bike or at least make it right!”
NHTSA complaint #11141368, filed 2018-10, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186274Apr 12, 2014Trailer module may fail.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS
20 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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