2008 Yamaha XT250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XT250 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Yamaha XT250. That is the most of any XT250 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Yamaha XT250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 2,017 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Yamaha XT250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Yamaha XT250.
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.
Piston slapping cylinder caused the crank shaft bearings to disintegrate. *tr
Nearly crashed motorcycle due to bike engine cutting out. The carburetor is faulty and causes the engine to flood completely, the engine flooded so bad that petrol had filled the oil sump to the brim. New carburetor(with luck its not faulty, yamaha have made alot of these that are faulty.) please…
Other Yamaha XT250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 XT250 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 XT250 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 XT250 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 XT250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha XT250?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Yamaha XT250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Yamaha XT250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XT250 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.