Yamaha FJR1300 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 138 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha FJR1300, across 19 model years (2003–2021). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (69). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Yamaha FJR1300 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FJR1300 year: 2005, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 FJR1300: 69 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 FJR1300: 17 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2008 FJR1300: 13 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2012 FJR1300: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 FJR1300: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2017 FJR1300: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Yamaha FJR1300 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 63 | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 3 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha FJR1300 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 FJR1300 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 FJR1300 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2019 FJR1300 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2018 FJR1300 | 2 | 3 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 FJR1300 | 1 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2016 FJR1300 | 4 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2015 FJR1300 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 FJR1300 | 2 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2013 FJR1300 | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 FJR1300 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 FJR1300 | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 FJR1300 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 FJR1300 | 9 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 FJR1300 | 13 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 FJR1300 | 69 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 FJR1300 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 FJR1300 | 17 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 FJR1300 | 7 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 FJR1300 | 7 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha FJR1300 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (17), 2007 (69), 2008 (13) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FJR1300 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha FJR1300?
Electrical System, with 63 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Yamaha FJR1300 have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.