2003 Yamaha Grizzly Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 7, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Grizzly years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha Grizzly. That is the most of any Grizzly model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 20 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Yamaha Grizzly problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~20 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~120,000 mi
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling133%20——
Fuel System, Gasoline133%120,000——
Power Train133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412005: 1200512010: 120101

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Yamaha Grizzly recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Yamaha Grizzly.

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 yamaha grizzly 700 atv(na). The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and coming to a stop the atv continuously shuts off. The atv would restart and shut off repeatedly. The atv was repaired by the dealer 13 times; however, the failure continued to occur…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 7, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10298628

Left rear half shaft broke,or mfg refers to it as a ball joint assembly. Ridding bike on smooth level ground,going around corner of building when rear ,outer cv joint failed. Yamaha dealer refused to sell just the broken part. Have to buy the whole assembly.*jb

Power Train · received Feb 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10111862

Engine overheated, causing the gas to boil inside the gas tank. As a result, the engine shut off. Dealer changed the carburetor. Upon picking up the vehicle the solution failed. *ak (yahama grizzley 2003)*jb

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Feb 19, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10053876

Other Yamaha Grizzly years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2011 Grizzly10
2008 Grizzly10
2007 Grizzly10
200330

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha Grizzly?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha Grizzly?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Yamaha Grizzly a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grizzly model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.