2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FJR1300AE years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 81%), typically at around 16,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE 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 | 13 | 81% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 10,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE.
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.
I was west bound on i80 on my yamaha fjr1300ae 2006 motorcycle about 10 miles west of joliet, il. A warning light came on "shift sh46" as i continued riding i attempted to shift gears with the paddle shifter (electric shift). The transmission would not shift. I attempted to down shift using the…
The motorcycle's engine quit suddenly without warning. From the on-line fjr forum and my personal inspections of electrical components in my bike, i have determined that this was caused by the well known yamaha fjr 1300 electrical grounding issue. A recall by yamaha is needed. This has been a known…
Yamaha fjr ae 2006. I purchased this bike in 2010 with only 3500 miles on it. Riding with friends we were about to enter a major interstate highway in dallas, tx. Upon giving the bike throttle the engine suddenly lost all power at about 50 miles per hour. The speedometer and tachometer were jumping…
2006 yamaha fjr1300. Vehicle was being ridding and the speedometer stopped working, abs and check engine lights started flashing and the gear indicator was also flashing. This is the ae model with electrical shifting. It was stuck in 5th gear and would not down shift. I was able to return it to the…
There were no memorable events leading up to the failure. There are no modifications to the motor, electrical, or ignition systems. All systems remain stock from the dealer/manufacturer. The motor was cutting in and out like there was an electrical interruption. At the same time that the motor was…
Other Yamaha FJR1300AE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300AE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FJR1300AE model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.