2003 Yamaha FJR1300 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Pulled into gas station filled up motorcycle with gas, and the bike would not turn on, the ignition switch would not work. Played with it for a couple of min, got bike started and drove 1 mile home. Had switch replaced 2 weeks later.”
NHTSA complaint #10240994, filed 2008-09, 21,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the engine suddenly stalled. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact determined that the failure was caused by a failed solder connecting wire for the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 01/06/2017 updated 01/23/17.”
NHTSA complaint #10913647, filed 2016-10, 47,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
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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.
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