2006 Yamaha FJR1300A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FJR1300A years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A. The most reported problem area is electrical system (39 complaints, 83%), typically at around 22,661 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 47owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A 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 | 39 | 83% | 22,661 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 9% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6% | 21,992 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 501 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha FJR1300A recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle stalling - electrical (EA08025) — opened Nov 21, 2008, closed Jan 9, 2009, led to recall 09V002000.
- Motorcycle stalling - electrical (PE08048) — opened Aug 8, 2008, closed Nov 21, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bike lost headlights (again). I've had electrical fixes under recall and this continues. Had ignition replaced, ground fault work done, entire wiring harness replaced and now it has left me stranded again without lights. This is a dangerous situation to lose your headlights. Its a known recurrent…
I commute on my motorcycle nearly every day throughout the year. This is the reason i have a motorcycle. My work start time is at 5:30am so i commute to work in the dark year round. I also travel a section of road that takes me through a 6 mile canyon that has no street lighting so the road is…
Headlights failed without warning. Potentially life threatening as this occurred while underway at night. The defect occurred in what is known as the s6 spider - a spider being a ground wire collector circuit on the vehicle. The vehicle has already been recalled for other spider failures, but the…
Had the recall done on this bike per the recall letter. On oct 18 2012 lost all lights...when i was able to get bike home found a ground connector had melted. The fix by yamaha do not (the bike needs a new wire harness not a jumper. *tr
Riding in western virginia, on a warm saturday afternoon, i noticed my turn signal indicator lights were both on, and flashed weirdly when i used them. I also lost the electric adjustable windshield, and discovered when i stopped that i had no headlights. This was painful because the ride i was on…
Other Yamaha FJR1300A years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 47 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 39 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FJR1300A model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.