AI Damage2005 Yamaha FJR1300: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Yamaha FJR1300 filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 17
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 53% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 12% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 12% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 12% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 12% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 7 Engine and cooling 6% of all complaints
- 8 Equipment 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 9 complaints (53% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (12% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (12% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 17 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
After purchasing I was out riding when the bike suddenly stalled. Upon reengaging the clutch, the back tire kicked out very hard and caused me to wreck the bike. I sent the bike to Guntersville Power Sports to have the bike fixed.
After riding 600 miles after the crash ,I stopped at a light and the bike did not start . The second time I was at the bike dealer and was leaving let out the clutch the bike stalled and did not start the new ignition had 600 miles on it.
Sometimes after turning switch to off position then back to the on position, motorcycle will not start and gage have no power. Sometime I may have to turn key on and off fifty or more times and sometimes that doesn't work. Motorcycle has less than 17,000 miles on it and has been garage kept.
Rear anti lock brakes have stopped working. Yamaha says this is a very expensive fix. The motorcycle obviously is out of warranty. It is no longer as safe as it once was.
Noticed delamination of tire tread of front tire. Two large blisters near the middle of tread. One about 1" dia., the other about 3" long. Tire mileage was 6,129. Tire type is shinko r011 size 120/70/zr17. Date code is 3012. Tire could have catastrophically deflated. Very dangerous defect.
I was exiting interstate 81 near harrisburg, pa, when the oem accessory storage trunk fell off the back of the motorcycle. The mounting bracket cracked, allowing this to happen. Thankfully, my passenger did not fall off, as the trunk doubles as a backrest.
Abs failed under emergency braking application and the rear wheel locked up, causing a loss of control. Road testing following the incident confirmed that the abs system was no longer functional.
This report is in regard to the second event regarding fuel geysering out of the fuel tank. During a refueling stop in gunnison, colorado, I opened the fuel cap. There was a whooshing sound and fuel literally spewed into the air about 3 feet, covering me and most of the motorcycle in gasoline.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,820 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FJR1300 has 10 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 17, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha FJR1300?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system. Total complaints: 17. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (24%), won't start (18%), headlights and tail lights (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Yamaha FJR1300?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2005 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.