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2007 Yamaha FJR1300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 69 owner complaints about the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints693 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 has problems

69 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system290
Fuel system, gasoline193
Engine and engine cooling90
Vehicle speed control60
Power train30
Exterior lighting30
Fuel system, other20
Structure20
Suspension10
4 other systems40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 11V-338 · Jun 27, 2011 · 9,850 vehicles

Risk. IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 09V-002 · Jan 8, 2009 · 9,325 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ENGINE STALLS, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO START OR RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

19kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 27 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
17under 30k miles27under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other FJR1300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FJR1300 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FJR1300 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FAILURE ON REPAIR OF NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 11V338000 RECALL DATE: JUNE 28,2011 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 990061 FAILURE DESCRIPTION: ON MONDAY 8/22/2016, I STARTED EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I WAS STRANDED AND COULD NOT START BIKE. HAVING READ ON 'FJRFORUM.COM ' ABOUT "GROUND WIRE JUNCTION…
Complaint 10899765 · Aug 31, 2016 · 36,455 miles
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CAME ON, TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE, BIKE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING. THIS WAS ALL CAUSED BY GROUND SPIDER 6 BURNING AND FAILING.
Complaint 10725381 · Jun 15, 2015 · 45,000 miles
BIKE HAS HAD THE FACTORY RECALL THAT CONNECTS A MORE DIRECT PATH OF BATTERY GROUND TO THE S 4 BUSS. HOWEVER, THIS ONLY HELPED WITH LOAD ON THE COMPONENTS OF THE S4 CONNECTOR. MY LIGHTS WENT OUT BECAUSE THE DOWN STREAM FROM THE S4 CONNECTOR, THE S6 (HAD BURNED CONTACTS) WHICH THE FEED THE S7…
Complaint 10454813 · Apr 11, 2012 · 25,590 miles

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