no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
1998 Yamaha YZFR1kProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1k, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1k has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1998 Yamaha YZFR1k 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
Power train
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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
1998 vs. every other YZFR1k 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 YZFR1k median. How we score
'98'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What YZFR1k owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CLUTCH KEEPS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN STARTING OFF, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK
Own a 1998 YZFR1k?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.