2000 Yamaha YZF600RG Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZF600RG years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Yamaha YZF600RG. That is the most of any YZF600RG model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 75%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Yamaha YZF600RG 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 | 3 | 75% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 1,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Yamaha YZF600RG recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Yamaha YZF600RG.
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.
YAMAHA 600 GRIZZLY, MOD YFM600FHM, VIN NO. JY4-AJ02W-3-YA024767 03/25/06 WHILE RIDING MY YAMAHA 600 GRIZZLY I HAD A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE WITH MAJOR FIRE. BIKE BACK FIRED THROUGH TOP OF ENGINE RELEASING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE. I IMMEDIATELY HAD 2 FT FLAMES BOTH SIDES OF GAS TANK AS I TRIED TO…
I have experienced several failures with second gear on my yamaha. The big problem is when the transmission fails. There has been several reports of second gear failures with the yzf 600 and yamaha needs to address. *ak
2nd gear disengages, causing sudden loss of power.*ak
Adjuster broke and caused drivetrain to go up through the engine, when this occurred back end of motorcycle could change direction and cause an accident on the freeway. Consumer was unable to ride motorcycle, and it was taken to dealer. *ak
Other Yamaha YZF600RG years
← 1995 YZF600RG · 2001 YZF600RG →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 YZF600RG | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 YZF600RG | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 YZF600RG | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Yamaha YZF600RG?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Yamaha YZF600RG?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Yamaha YZF600RG a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZF600RG model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.