2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and tires (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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 system3 38%
- Engine cooling2 25%
- Tires2 25%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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 milesEngine cooling: “2008 Yamaha r1 motorcycle, engine dies without any warning. Or any clear chain of events, dies randomly. And not every day, occasionally. Then can be started right up, like nothing was wrong. I had to file this under midnight warrior as there was no choice for r1...also have seen this same complaint on many motorcycle forums, and have heard from other folks that Yamaha will not acknowledge that there is a problem. This condition could lead to a serious accident or even death. This condition has been happening sporadically since I purchased my bike off the showroom floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10298882, filed 2010-01, 9 milesTires: “The tread pattern on my metzler rear tire(size 210-40-18) on my new Yamaha raider motorcycle is backwards. This is extremely important with motorcycle tires for water dispersion and the way the tire carcass is made to go only one direction. All Yamaha raider motorcycles are being delivered to dealers with this problem. This is the first year of production for this bike and sooner or later a tire will come apart and kill some one.”
NHTSA complaint #10236266, filed 2008-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4 and 500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10055289Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
Other model years of the Yamaha Midknight Warrior
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Yamaha Midknight Warrior model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9 miles and the middle half falls between 4 and 500 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.