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2008 Can-AM Spyder RS Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
14,588miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder RS, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,588 miles.

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.

“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 able to use for 1 week before I had to return to the shop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10558649, filed 2014-01, 14,588 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200813%

Other parts of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder RS

Steering
22 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Can-AM Spyder RS

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology