2005 Yamaha FJR1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FJR1300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha FJR1300. That ranks 2nd out of 19 FJR1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 53%), typically at around 39,750 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 9 | 53% | 39,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 12% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 12% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 12% | 34,176 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 58,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 58,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.
Risk: Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.
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.
About a month ago I purchased a 2005 Yamaha fjr1300. After purchasing I was out riding when the bike suddenly stalled. Upon reengaging the clutch, the back tire kicked out very hard and caused me to wreck the bike. I sent the bike to Guntersville Power Sports to have the bike fixed. Upon…
Ignition switch is intermittent. Sometimes after turning switch to off position then back to the on position, motorcycle will not start and gage have no power. Sometime i may have to turn key on and off fifty or more times and sometimes that doesn't work. Motorcycle has less than 17,000 miles on it…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha fjr1300a. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to restart. Upon inspection, the contact determined that the failure was caused by a failed solder connecting wire for the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The…
Rear anti lock brakes have stopped working. Yamaha says this is a very expensive fix. The motorcycle obviously is out of warranty. It is no longer as safe as it once was. *tr
Noticed delamination of tire tread of front tire. Two large blisters near the middle of tread. One about 1" dia., the other about 3" long. Tire mileage was 6,129. Tire type is shinko r011 size 120/70/zr17. Date code is 3012. Tire could have catastrophically deflated. Very dangerous defect. *tr
Other Yamaha FJR1300 years
← 2004 FJR1300 · 2006 FJR1300 →
| 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 | 17 | 2 |
| 2004 FJR1300 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 FJR1300 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha FJR1300?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Yamaha FJR1300?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.