2008 Can-AM Spyder RS Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder RS, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,800 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“While driving my can am spyder sm5 on the freeway on 11/7/o9 it pull to the right into the other lane it felt like it lock up and very hard to straightened wheels, it happen about six times in five mile radius.”
NHTSA complaint #10291394, filed 2009-11, 5,800 miles“On 10/19/2008, while driving eastbound on ih40 in oklahoma (on a straight-a-way), the can am spyder's power steering abruptly pulled me into the lane to the left. This happened twice within a period of minutes. Thankfully, it was an early sunday morning with little traffic. On 11/15/2008, while riding some twisties in north texas, the spyder again exhibited multiple steering malfunctions... This time pulling the bike to the left and the right. In conjunction with the steering problems, the gear selection indicator also showed either the wrong gear or an e , for error. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257204, filed 2009-02, 3,500 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Can-AM Spyder RS
22 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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