Yamaha Midknight Warrior Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha Midknight Warrior (2008–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Midknight Warrior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system3 33%
- Tires2 22%
- Engine cooling2 22%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “My 2008 Yamaha fjr 1300 engine stalls when I am slowing to come to a stop or when I'm idling. Every time I have ridden it, I have experienced the engine stalling when I am shifting down to come to a stop, causing the rear tire to slide just for a moment. Luckily I have been able to control the motorcycle without having an accident. I know there is a recall for the 03-05 fjr1300.”
NHTSA complaint #10254169, filed 2009-01, 500 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