Yamaha FJR1300AE Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha FJR1300AE (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (13 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All FJR1300AE model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16 | 15,000 | 0 | 4 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system13 81%
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “The motorcycle's engine quit suddenly without warning. From the on-line fjr forum and my personal inspections of electrical components in my bike, I have determined that this was caused by the well known Yamaha fjr 1300 electrical grounding issue. A recall by Yamaha is needed. This has been a known fjr issue for three years.”
NHTSA complaint #10408269, filed 2011-06, 9,554 milesOther Yamaha models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology