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2005 Yamaha YP400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2005 Yamaha YP400, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 18, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Yamaha YP400 has problems

6 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
Engine and engine cooling30
Electrical system20
Engine10

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

2 recalls

2005 Yamaha YP400 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

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 08V-180 · Apr 23, 2008 · 9,600 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WATER REMAINS IN THE COUPLER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TERMINALS CAN BECOME CORRODED, WHICH CAN PREVENT THE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING PROPERLY.

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.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other YP400 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 YP400 median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Yamaha YP400, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTORSCOOTER STALLINGPE08018 · closed May 13, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-180
In owners' words

What YP400 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY (TYPICALLY STALLS IN INTERSECTION). NOT FREQUENT. VEHICLE RESTARTS NORMALLY. OCCURS WHEN ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TR
Complaint 10223529 · Apr 7, 2008 · 3,000 miles
2005 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400CC SCOOTER STALLING IN TRAFFIC. ENGINE WAS WARM, COMING TO A STOP. ENGINE STALLED AROUND 5-10MPH. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME SINCE NEW. CONDITION VERY SERIOUS, AS I WAS ALMOST RUN OVER BY TRAFFIC DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/DRIVE. THIS IS A LAWSUIT FOR SURE. ON A VERY SMALL YAMAHA…
Complaint 10201010 · Aug 28, 2007 · 12,100 miles

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