2003 Yamaha FJR1300 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 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.
“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 miles“Fuel tank and frame get very hot when the vehicle has been driven for more than an hour. When this occurs, due to the location of the fuel tank/frame, driver can sustain serious leg burns. Manufacturer is aware of the issue and is currently working on it. Numerous motorist with this model complained about the excess heat from the engine. (this occurred mostly in vehicles in warmer climates) the technician admitted to the problem but the manufacturer refused to address the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10038376, filed 2003-10, 800 miles“Ticking noise in engine-research showed many owners have the same problem and have discovered maufacturer bulletin about valve guide problems. This issue is very prevelant in this year model.”
NHTSA complaint #10060762, filed 2004-03, 6,972 milesEngine cooling: 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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