2005 Yamaha Zuma Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 962miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Yamaha Zuma, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 962 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2005 Yamaha royal star venture motorcycle discharges dangerously hot air from the cooling fan, 140 degrees at 50 MPH and 168 degrees when stopped at idle. The super-hot air is directed on your legs. My legs were burned on several occasions. Dealer and manufacturer state the bike is acceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10132235, filed 2005-08, 459 miles“2005 Yamaha majesty flutters, stall and turns itself off periodically with no warning. This problem is being reported on the Yamaha majesty chat rooms especially yahoo. I contacted Yamaha of america and they stated no problem has been reported. The chat rooms however reflect that Yamaha has recognized a problem with some of the scooters because they have replaced faulty ecu in 2006 bikes under warranty. The problem extends beyond 2006 as my scooter is a 2005 as are others being reported in the chat rooms. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157890, filed 2006-05, 1,465 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017652Oct 26, 2005Excessive drive belt wear.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2005 Yamaha Zuma
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Yamaha Zuma
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.
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