2004 Yamaha YZFR6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other YZFR6 years
- Not enough data 6th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Yamaha YZFR6. That ranks 6th out of 14 YZFR6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 18,000 miles. 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 2004 Yamaha YZFR6 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% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 3,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Yamaha YZFR6 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Yamaha YZFR6.
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.
Motorcycle stalls out after warming up, when clutch is pulled in or come to a complete stop. With the throttle being held, keeping the rpms higher, it won't stall but the throttle response has a bad lag and the engine hesitates as if its not getting any gas or at least intermittently not getting…
2004 yamaha yzf-r6 shut off while riding the motorcycle. The recalled was not extended to year of motorcycle, only 2005 models.*ak
Other Yamaha YZFR6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 YZFR6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 YZFR6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 YZFR6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 YZFR6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 YZFR6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 YZFR6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 YZFR6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 YZFR6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 YZFR6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 YZFR6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 YZFR6 | 28 | 0 |
| 2000 YZFR6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 YZFR6 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Yamaha YZFR6?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Yamaha YZFR6?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Yamaha YZFR6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other YZFR6 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.