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2007 Yamaha YP400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 Yamaha YP400, 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Yamaha YP400 has problems

2 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 system10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

2 recalls

2007 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

2007 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
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SCOOTER STALLS AND IS HARD TO START AGAIN. JUST PURCHASED THE SCOOTER LESS THAN 60 DAYS AGO AND IT IS UNRELIABLE AS WE HAVE BEEN STUCK TWICE IN ONE DAY. *TR
Complaint 10230342 · Jun 9, 2008 · 480 miles

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