2003 Yamaha FJR1300 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 57%
- Engine cooling3 43%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “1. Random engine hesitation at speed. 2. Ignition switch fails to conduct while riding based on vibration. Initially this caused engine hesitation at speed. Final incident was full engine stop (electrical shutdown) at 30 MPH and rear tire lockup. 3. Replaced ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10281945, filed 2009-08, 17,000 milesEngine cooling: “Engine ticking noise. After investigation by other riders it was found that the valve guides are disintegrating and need to be replaced. Yamaha should issue a recall for this condition to fix all 2003 FJR1300 motorcycles.”
NHTSA complaint #10046041, filed 2003-11, 4,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,972 and 21,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V371000Sep 28, 2006Vehicle speed controlCovers: Yamaha FJR1300 2003–2005, XV1700 2002–2005, YZFR1 2004–2005 +1 more
On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Recall details for the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300.
Other model years of the Yamaha FJR1300
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 | 15,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 13 | 700 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 69 | 7,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 17 | 31,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2004 | 7 | 44,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 7 | 17,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Yamaha FJR1300 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,972 and 21,000 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.