Yamaha YP400 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha YP400, across 5 model years (2005–2012). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Yamaha YP400 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No YP400 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 YP400: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 YP400: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 YP400: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Yamaha YP400 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha YP400 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 YP400 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 YP400 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2007 YP400 | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 YP400 | 3 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2005 YP400 | 6 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha YP400 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (6), 2006 (3), 2007 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha YP400?
Electrical System, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Yamaha YP400 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.