2005 Yamaha FJR13 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 21, 2011 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FJR13 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha FJR13. That is the most of any FJR13 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15,750 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Yamaha FJR13 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~15,750 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~25,000 mi
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~25,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline250%15,750——
Engine and Engine Cooling125%25,000——
Power Train125%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%25,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 1200712010: 1201012011: 120111

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Yamaha FJR13 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Yamaha FJR13.

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.

Antilock braking system (abs) failure but no abs error light or malfunction code displayed. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 21, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10436530

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 yamaha fjr13 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph making a left turn the entire rear bottom of the fuel tank was covered with rust where the fuel started to leak. The dealer was informed about the failure and they stated that the fuel tank had to be…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 23, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10357134

Driving atv on trails in woods which is what tv commercial shows nothing different than that. Vehicle then entered into approximately 6 inches of mud so engaged the feature called diff loc at that point my axle broke front left then front right after i finally removed my atv from this section of…

Power Train · received Dec 7, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10211102

Dt*: the contact stated intermittently while driving in temperatures above 95 degrees, the vehicle gets scalding hot between the gas tank and seat. The dealership was unable to determine a problem. This was a 2005 yamaha fj r13. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 21, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10168895

Other Yamaha FJR13 years

← 2004 FJR13 · 2007 FJR13 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 FJR1310
200540
2004 FJR1310

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha FJR13?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Yamaha FJR13?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Yamaha FJR13 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FJR13 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.