2005 Yamaha Warrior Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 18, 2012 · 21 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Warrior years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha Warrior. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 62%), typically at around 7,350 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 2005 Yamaha Warrior problems

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

Electrical System13 · ~7,350 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling11 · ~4,500 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~5,062 mi
Power Train2 · ~3,250 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1362%7,350——
Engine and Engine Cooling1152%4,500——
Fuel System, Gasoline210%5,062——
Power Train210%3,250——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 18 complaints
2006: 182006182007: 2200722012: 120121

n = 21 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Yamaha Warrior recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Yamaha Warrior.

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.

While running the engine at an idle after an oil change, a strong odor of fuel was detected. The oil fill point, a remote tank, is under the seat. Also under the seat there is a second fuel tank, or secondary tank that houses the electric pump used to provide pressurized fuel for the fuel…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Apr 18, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10455700

05 1700 yamaha roadstar; bike will lean out and die,even after completely warmed up, happens when accelerating just off of idle, especially when turning. Very dangerous when trying to merge with traffic or crossing intersections.dealer response: well they all do that! We cannot help you. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 27, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10191831

Engine cutting out at approximately 3100 rpms at highway speeds. *ak

Electrical System · received Mar 21, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10185850

Cam sensor (cps) failure on a 2005 yamaha road star warrior. 1st one went out at less than 1000 miles. Bike stalled and would not restart. It was replaced under warranty. Second one went out at 5600 miles. Engine would miss during acceleration between 3000-4000 rpm's. Replaced cps with a new one…

Electrical System · received Nov 14, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10173489

1-my 2005 yamaha 1700 roadstar silverado has been sputtering and heavy backfiring coming out of the exhaust including flames, 2-the bike has been dying at red lights and at low engine revolutions, i was told by my dealer that yamaha recognizes they have to short of dipsticks in the oil tank and…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 20, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10168800

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha Warrior?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Yamaha Warrior?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Yamaha Warrior a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Warrior model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.