1998 Yamaha FZR600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FZR600 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Yamaha FZR600. That is the most of any FZR600 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Yamaha FZR600 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 | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Yamaha FZR600 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Yamaha FZR600.
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.
Consumer placed key in the ignition of motorcycle to start it. When consumer removed the key from the ignition motorcycle would still be running. Consumer drove the motorcycle to dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that motorcycle was operating normally. *ak
The ignition switch on my 1998 royal star will cut out at intermittent times causing the engine to stop running. This has happened to me about 8 or 9 times now since the 1st occurances (5) on 9/15/2001. The motorcycle is still under factory warrantee and a replacement ignition switch is on order…
Other Yamaha FZR600 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 FZR600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 FZR600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 FZR600 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 FZR600 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha FZR600?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Yamaha FZR600?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Yamaha FZR600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FZR600 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.