2005 YAMAHA FJR13 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13
The 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILURE BUT NO ABS ERROR LIGHT OR MALFUNCTION CODE DISPLAYED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENTIRE REAR BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST WHERE THE FUEL STARTED TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM CHAIN WHICH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM CHAIN SINCE IT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENTIRE REAR BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST WHERE THE FUEL STARTED TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM CHAIN WHICH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM CHAIN SINCE IT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52000.
DRIVING ATV ON TRAILS IN WOODS WHICH IS WHAT TV COMMERCIAL SHOWS NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN THAT. VEHICLE THEN ENTERED INTO APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES OF MUD SO ENGAGED THE FEATURE CALLED DIFF LOC AT THAT POINT MY AXLE BROKE FRONT LEFT THEN FRONT RIGHT AFTER I FINALLY REMOVED MY ATV FROM THIS SECTION OF TRAIL AND INSPECTED DAMAGE I LEFT THE WOODS AND ON THE WAY TO MY VEHICLE BROKE A THIRD AXLE ON THE RIGHT REAR NOW IM AM TOLD THAT THERE IS A SUPERIOR AXLE BEING MADE BY GORILLA BUT I DON'T BELIEVE WITH THE AMOUNT OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AXLES FOR YAMAHA GRIZZLY 660 ATV THAT THIS IS NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT FURTHERMORE I DO NOT SEE ANY ARTICLES ON THE OTHER TOP MANUFACTURES ABOUT THEIR AXLES HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WHICH ARE BEING DRIVEN IN SAME CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES I WAS RIDING IN THAT DAY I WOULD LIKE A COMPANY RECALL OR I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR EVEN A PART FROM YAMAHA. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 95 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE GETS SCALDING HOT BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND SEAT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THIS WAS A 2005 YAMAHA FJ R13. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR13
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA FJR13
- 2004 YAMAHA FJR13 — 1 complaint
- 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 (current)
- 2006 YAMAHA FJR13 — 3 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA FJR13 — 65 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA FJR13 — 1 complaint
- 2009 YAMAHA FJR13 — 2 complaints
- 2010 YAMAHA FJR13 — 2 complaints
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- YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR — 125 total complaints
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- YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO — 80 total complaints
- YAMAHA YZF R1 — 75 total complaints