2002 Yamaha YZF600RG Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZF600RG years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Yamaha YZF600RG. That ranks 2nd out of 4 YZF600RG model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Yamaha YZF600RG recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Steering mechanism of motorcycle locked upon turning to the right, then subsequently locked to the left as well, causing a vehicle crash. *jb
New bike with "sealed" maintenance free battery leaking acid, permanently damaging several parts including drive chain, which as a result of this damage could fail, endangering rider and/or passenger. *ak
Other Yamaha YZF600RG years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 YZF600RG | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 YZF600RG | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 YZF600RG | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha YZF600RG?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Yamaha YZF600RG?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.