2007 Yamaha FJR1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FJR1300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300. That is the most of any FJR1300 model year in the database (19 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (29 complaints, 42%), typically at around 18,933 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 69owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 | 29 | 42% | 18,933 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 28% | 3,025 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 13% | 800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 9% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 32,328 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 1,151 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% | 500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 28,127 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 28,127 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 28,127 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from february 2006, through march 2009. The ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possibly causing an intermittent ground wire connection. If the electrical system is not properly grounded, the ignition system and/or other electrical components could malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall.
Risk: If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Yamaha dealers will install an additional wire sub-lead or, if the ground joint connector has already been damaged from overheating, dealers will install a new main wire harness. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 8, 2011. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Yamaha is recalling 9,300 my 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles. The internal switch wiring could become disconnected. If this occurs electrical current flow will be stopped and the engine could stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls, the operator may be unable to start or restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before january 16, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
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.
Failure on repair of nhtsa recall number: 11v338000 recall date: june 28,2011 manufacturer recall number: 990061 failure description: on monday 8/22/2016 , i started experiencing electrical issues. I was stranded and could not start bike. Having read on 'fjrforum.com ' about "ground wire junction…
High beam indicator came on, turn signals failed to operate, bike would not restart after stopping. This was all caused by ground spider 6 burning and failing.
This is a yamaha motorcycle. It has a blown fork seal, which is a pretty common occurrence. This is in the front suspension and steering. There are 2 special tools necessary to repair this, according to the factory service manual. Neither of these special tools are available from yamaha. There are…
The fuel tank cap assembly allows water to leak by the rubber gasket into the vent pipe. This pipe is made in such a way so as to trap water in it when washing or riding in rain. This is then evidenced by a gurgling sound coming from the fuel tank cap area. If the problem is not corrected it could…
Bike has had the factory recall that connects a more direct path of battery ground to the s 4 buss. However, this only helped with load on the components of the s4 connector. My lights went out because the down stream from the s4 connector, the s6 (had burned contacts) which the feed the s7…
Other Yamaha FJR1300 years
← 2006 FJR1300 · 2008 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 | 69 | 2 |
| 2006 FJR1300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 FJR1300 | 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 2007 Yamaha FJR1300?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.