1999 Yamaha YZFR6mcProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6mc, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6mc has problems

1 complaint 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
Steering10

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

1 recall

1999 Yamaha YZFR6mc 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

Unknown or other

Recall 00V-076 · Mar 13, 2000 · 17,146 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

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

1999 vs. every other YZFR6mc 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 YZFR6mc median. How we score

'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What YZFR6mc owners report

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

CONSUMER STATES: WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WILL JERK TO THE RIGHT SUDDENLY, MOSTLY TO THE LEFT SIDE BUT MOSTLY THE RIGHT, THIS IS ON A 1999 CHEVY TAHOE
Complaint 10119381 · May 2, 2005 · 110,000 miles

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