Yamaha Grizzly Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha Grizzly, across 4 model years (2003–2011). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Yamaha Grizzly years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Grizzly model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Grizzly: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2011 Grizzly: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 Grizzly: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Yamaha Grizzly problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha Grizzly model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Grizzly | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2008 Grizzly | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2007 Grizzly | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2003 Grizzly | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha Grizzly years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (3), 2011 (1), 2008 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha Grizzly?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Grizzly have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.