2003 Yamaha FJR1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FJR1300 years
- Not enough data 5th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300. That ranks 5th out of 19 FJR1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 34,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 57% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 43% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Risk: If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 yamaha fjr1300. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the engine suddenly stalled. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact determined that the failure was caused by a failed solder connecting wire for the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The…
1. Random engine hesitation at speed. 2. Ignition switch fails to conduct while riding based on vibration. Initially this caused engine hesitation at speed. Final incident was full engine stop (electrical shutdown) at 30 mph and rear tire lockup. 3. Replaced ignition switch. *tr
Pulled into gas station filled up motorcycle with gas, and the bike would not turn on, the ignition switch would not work. Played with it for a couple of min, got bike started and drove 1 mile home. Had switch replaced 2 weeks later. *tr
Ignition switch failure on a 2003 yamaha fjr1300. This is my second failure on this motorcycle. *tr
Ticking noise in engine-research showed many owners have the same problem and have discovered maufacturer bulletin about valve guide problems. This issue is very prevelant in this year model.*ak
Other Yamaha FJR1300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 FJR1300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 FJR1300 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 FJR1300 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 FJR1300 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 FJR1300 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 FJR1300 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 FJR1300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 FJR1300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 FJR1300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 FJR1300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 FJR1300 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 FJR1300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 FJR1300 | 9 | 2 |
| 2008 FJR1300 | 13 | 2 |
| 2007 FJR1300 | 69 | 2 |
| 2006 FJR1300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 FJR1300 | 17 | 2 |
| 2004 FJR1300 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FJR1300 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.