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2005 Yamaha ZumaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2005 Yamaha Zuma, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints63 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Yamaha Zuma 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 cooling21
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Power train10
Visibility10

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

1 recall

2005 Yamaha Zuma 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

Drum: shoes/linings

Recall 04V-475 · Oct 1, 2004 · 3,620 vehicles

Risk. IF SUCH SEPARATION OCCURS DURING OPERATION, BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE REDUCED OR LOST, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

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 Zuma 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 Zuma median. How we score

'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Zuma owners report

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

2005 YAMAHA MAJESTY FLUTTERS, STALL AND TURNS ITSELF OFF PERIODICALLY WITH NO WARNING. THIS PROBLEM IS BEING REPORTED ON THE YAMAHA MAJESTY CHAT ROOMS ESPECIALLY YAHOO. I CONTACTED YAMAHA OF AMERICA AND THEY STATED NO PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED. THE CHAT ROOMS HOWEVER REFLECT THAT YAMAHA HAS…
Complaint 10157890 · May 19, 2006 · 1,465 miles
MY 2005 YAMAHA ROYAL STAR VENTURE MOTORCYCLE DISCHARGES DANGEROUSLY HOT AIR FROM THE COOLING FAN, 140 DEGREES AT 50 MPH AND 168 DEGREES WHEN STOPPED AT IDLE. THE SUPER-HOT AIR IS DIRECTED ON YOUR LEGS. MY LEGS WERE BURNED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATE THE BIKE IS ACCEPTABLE.…
Complaint 10132235 · Aug 10, 2005 · 459 miles

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