2008 Yamaha WR250X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WR250X years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Yamaha WR250X. That is the most of any WR250X model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 759 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Yamaha WR250X 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 759 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 811 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 6,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Yamaha WR250X recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011 and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.
Risk: If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcyle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
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.
Speedometer just started reading about three times the actual speed of the motorcycle. I now have no way of knowing the actual speed of the vehicle. *tr
I am submitting an incident report for a heat-related failure of the fuel pump that causes an engine stalling condition and a failure to re-start. This is a dangerous condition since my motorcycle quit while riding on the road and would not re-start until the motorcycle cooled. In traffic this…
I would like to report a fuel pump failure on my 2008 yamaha wr250x with 6700 miles. I rode it to work and on my way home it was approximately 90 degrees and the fuel pump started cutting out. I tried stopping and filling up, letting the bike cool, waiting until cooler outside. Fuel pump continues…
Other Yamaha WR250X years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 WR250X | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 WR250X | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 WR250X | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha WR250X?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Yamaha WR250X?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Yamaha WR250X a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WR250X model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.