2011 Yamaha Grizzly Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 1, 2012 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Grizzly years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Yamaha Grizzly. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Grizzly model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 40 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 2011 Yamaha Grizzly problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~40 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%40——

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

2011 Yamaha Grizzly recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Yamaha Grizzly.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Yamaha 2011 550 grizzly with 16 hours on it -rear plastic brake dust shield caught on fire after riding it for approximately 15 minutes-since december 2011 the smell of burning plastic could be detected after riding the grizzly but i could not detect the source-after the 15 minute ride the plastic…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 1, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10453737

Other Yamaha Grizzly years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201110
2008 Grizzly10
2007 Grizzly10
2003 Grizzly30

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Yamaha Grizzly?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Yamaha Grizzly?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.