1997 Yamaha VMX12 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VMX12 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Yamaha VMX12. That is the most of any VMX12 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Yamaha VMX12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Yamaha VMX12 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Yamaha VMX12.
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.
Motorcycle develpoed severe front end oscillation resulting in crash and fire.
Other Yamaha VMX12 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 VMX12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 VMX12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Yamaha VMX12?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Yamaha VMX12?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Yamaha VMX12 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VMX12 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.