2004 Yamaha FJR1300 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles, 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 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2004 Yamaha FJR1300. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and brakes (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. 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 cooling2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I stopped during a motorcycle ride to take a picture and turned the ignition key on my motorcycle to the off position. When I turned the key back to on no power was available. Repeated attempts to use the key were unsuccessful. I knew there had been a recall on subsequent years of the same model motorcycle for this problem. If this would have happened when I was in motion the engine would have immediately stopped and all electrical power to the motorcycle systems would have been lost as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10747864, filed 2015-08, 45,869 milesEngine cooling: “Own a 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycle. The engine generates a great deal of heat and the 2004 design did not account for the drivers safety in figuring how to direct the heat away from the driver. (I understand Yamaha improved this problem starting in 2006). As a result I suffered burns on the inside of both legs and the bike is virtually unrideable in hot weather. The weather was about 90 degrees f and it only took about 45 minutes to receive these burns. It appears that the heat is building up on the underside of the gas tank and then is transferred to the drivers leg/groin area while riding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236901, filed 2008-08, 8,800 milesBrakes: “Abs brake system not functioning, rear wheel locks up when brakes are applied. Unwilling to test the front wheel ABS system. Several other occurrences of ABS system failure have been documented on the fjr forum.”
NHTSA complaint #10783857, filed 2015-10, 44,000 milesVehicle speed control: “The contact stated the vehicle occasionally stalled. There was a NHTSA recall # 06v371000 on the vehicle regarding the vehicle speed control. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and will not be ordered till the following september when the recall expires. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available and would not be ordered till september. The vehicle was currently at the local dealership for recall service.”
NHTSA complaint #10174402, filed 2006-11, 9,744 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 34,958 and 45,869 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 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 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 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2004 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 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,000 miles and the middle half falls between 34,958 and 45,869 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 29, 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.