2008 Can-Am Spyder RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder RT years
- Not enough data 14th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RT. That ranks 14th out of 19 Spyder RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 24,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Can-Am Spyder RT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Can-Am Spyder RT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
08 can am spyder .park brake warning on .park brake not holding . But brakes locked up after backing out of garage. Waited about 20 min and they released. But locked up again when applied foot brake . Each time i used foot brake same thing would happen.have not ridden since problem.
Main shaft bearings failed at 24,000 miles can am technical advisories have decreased attention on main drive belt twice. Months delay on replacement parts makes me think a lot of these are failing. Unable to get adequate explanation from customer service out of canada. *tr
Other Can-Am Spyder RT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spyder RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Spyder RT | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Spyder RT | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Spyder RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Spyder RT | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Spyder RT | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Spyder RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Spyder RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Spyder RT | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 Spyder RT | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 Spyder RT | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 Spyder RT | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Spyder RT | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 Spyder RT | 102 | 2 |
| 2012 Spyder RT | 41 | 1 |
| 2011 Spyder RT | 29 | 2 |
| 2010 Spyder RT | 24 | 4 |
| 2009 Spyder RT | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RT?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spyder RT model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.