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2004 Yamaha YZFR1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints3712 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 has problems

37 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 system192
Engine and engine cooling71
Fuel system, gasoline61
Vehicle speed control40
Tires21
Structure10
Engine10

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

1 recall

2004 Yamaha YZFR1 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.

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Vehicle speed control

Recall 06V-371 · Sep 28, 2006 · 39,757 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY…

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

2004 vs. every other YZFR1 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 YZFR1 median. How we score

'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'20
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Yamaha YZFR1, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTORCYCLE STALLINGPE06020 · closed Oct 5, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-371
In owners' words

What YZFR1 owners report

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

OCTOBER 2013 ROTOR EXPLODED AFTER 12000 MILES WHILE RIDING CAUSING BIKE TO LOOSE ALL POWER AND SHUTDOWN ONCE BATTERY WAS FULLY DRAINED. THINKING MAYBE THIS WAS JUST A ONE OFF ISSUE, I REPLACED THE ROTOR. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER 12000 MILES IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN, THIS TIME IT DESTROYED THE…
Complaint 10818716 · Jan 7, 2016 · 24,000 miles
WAS RETURNING FROM A VACATION TRIP AND BIKE STARTED SOUNDING FUNNY. THEN ON HIGHWAY LIGHTS AND GAUGES STARTED GOING ON THE INTERSTATE BIKE STALLED LALMOST LOCKING UP BIKE IN CURVE WHILE RIDING ON WET ROAD. SEVERAL TRACTOR TRAILERS WERE BEHIND ME AND NEARLY ALMOST KILLED ME FROM THE SUDDEN CHANGE OF…
Complaint 10734846 · Jul 17, 2015 · 18,000 miles
ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING,BATTERY DIED,AT THE SHOP I CHARGE THE BATTERY,TEST BATTERY WAS GOOD,VERIFIED CHARGING SYSTEM AT THE MOMENT NOT CHARGE,REMOVED GENERETAR TO VERIFIED STATOR AND FOUND DESTROYED ROTOR ASSY'S AND PLASTIC AND MAGNETS IN THE OIL STRAINER. *TR
Complaint 10678774 · Jan 25, 2015 · 64,000 miles

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