1998 Yamaha Yamaha Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yamaha years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Yamaha Yamaha. That ranks 6th out of 10 Yamaha model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 31,435 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Yamaha Yamaha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 50% | 31,435 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Yamaha Yamaha recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Yamaha Yamaha.
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.
Hi, i dont know if this affects r1s in your country but we were told about it here ,the clip on the coolant hose under the tank is not tight enough from the factory and the hose could possibly detach....not much of a problem with a car but a problem on a bike ,hot coolant suddenly where you least…
Second gear does not fully engage or pops out. I wrecked once because the loss of power to rear wheel on a corner.**** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****760931.*ak *jb
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Three of four tires purchased on 6/26/98 had tread separation within 28 months of purchase. The fourth tire was replaced at the first failure to have a balanced set on the front of the car. This occurred in march, 2000. The second tire failed in aug 2000 and the third failed in oct. 2000. (dot…
The cush drive hub is basically a sprocket carrier that fits into the rear wheel. It is made of cast aluminum, and is apparently very fragile. With only 1500 miles on my motorcycle, i noticed that the hub was cracked very badly, with pieces missing from it. It even gouged a spiral in the swingarm…
Other Yamaha Yamaha years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Yamaha | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Yamaha | 29 | 0 |
| 2002 Yamaha | 60 | 0 |
| 2001 Yamaha | 32 | 0 |
| 2000 Yamaha | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Yamaha | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Yamaha | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Yamaha | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Yamaha | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha Yamaha?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Yamaha Yamaha?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Yamaha Yamaha a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yamaha model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.