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Yamaha FJR1300Model year report

2008 Yamaha FJR1300 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
700miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While riding my motorcycle I experienced a sudden shutdown of the engine and lighting while riding in traffic. Investigating I found a failure on an electrical connector in the wiring harness which overheated. There was no warning. Researching on the internet I have found this to be a common problem with my Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycle.”

NHTSA complaint #10400913, filed 2011-05, 14,097 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “This has been a problem since my motorcycle has been new. When I stop my motorcycle in 2nd gear, it will not shift into 1st gear unless I rock it a little after stopped. It will go into neutral, but not into 1st gear. This is extremely dangerous, especially if on a steep hill. I have reported it to the Yamaha dealer who told me I needed to break in the transmission. After 3700 miles, it is still doing the same thing. I cannot not put the motorcycle into 1st gear when stopped without rocking it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10449220, filed 2012-02, 100 miles

Brakes: “The rear brake (foot pedal) continually loses pressure, while the front brake remains in good operating order / with good pressure. Once pressure is lost, the foot pedal feels mushy, resulting in no braking power; pumping the foot pedal repeatedly may engage the brake, but only slightly. I've taken the motorcycle in to the dealership twice and the technician cannot find the cause or source of the pressure loss (all seals appear in good working order and there is no apparent leaks). …”

NHTSA complaint #11359962, filed 2020-09, 12,045 miles

Engine cooling: “We purchased a new 2008 Yamaha yzf-r6 and started riding it. We immediately noticed that there is a rather large amount of heat generated by the engine and the ducting from the radiator directs this superheated airflow right onto the lower legs of the rider. This is not much of an issue when the ambient temperatures are below 80 degrees f. Anything higher and it will cause burns with blisters even through blue jean pants. …”

NHTSA complaint #10261486, filed 2009-03, 5 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200 and 12,045 miles.

69%0–1015%10–2515%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.

Other model years of the Yamaha FJR1300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009915,0002———Not enough data
2008137002———Not enough data
2007697,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20051731,0002———Rising
2004744,0001———Not enough data
2003717,0001———Not enough data

All Yamaha FJR1300 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 700 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 12,045 miles; 100% 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.