repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcyle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a…
2008 Yamaha WR250xProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2008 Yamaha WR250x, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-410 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Yamaha WR250x has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 Yamaha WR250x 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other WR250x 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 WR250x median. How we score
'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What WR250x owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SPEEDOMETER JUST STARTED READING ABOUT THREE TIMES THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE MOTORCYCLE. I NOW HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
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