AI Damage2007 Yamaha FJR1300: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 69
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 42% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 30% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 13% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 9% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 4% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 4% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 3% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 3% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 29 complaints (42% of all).
- Fuel system: 21 complaints (30% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 9 complaints (13% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 6 complaints (9% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 3 complaints (4% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 69 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 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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.
I have run off the road because of the sudden acceleration. I was able to stop unharmed during that incident. The engine continues to run poorly after returning to the original altitude I started at. 3) throttle body adjustments have been made to add more fuel to the engine all the time. This has not helped.
While trying to perform a low speed maneuver (pulling in to a gravel parking lot), the engine acted as if it was going to stall, then caught suddenly, resulting in a fall.
It has a blown fork seal, which is a pretty common occurrence. This is in the front suspension and steering. There are 2 special tools necessary to repair this, according to the factory service manual. Neither of these special tools are available from yamaha.
If the problem is not corrected it could, over time, cause the vent pipe to rust through. This would then allow water to enter the fuel tank and contaminate the fuel, which could cause the engine to stop suddenly.
My lights went out because the down stream from the s4 connector, the s6 (had burned contacts) which the feed the s7 connector for the lh head light and the s8 connector for the rh headlight.
The side case lock failed, causing the side case (saddlebag) to fall open while riding. This caused the motorcycle to swerve, nearly causing a crash. I repaired the lock by adding a lock washer and liquid locktite to the single screw holding the lock in place.
I was riding home from work in the dark on my 2007 yamaha fjr1300 motorcycle on a unlit, curvy, rural road when both my headlights suddenly died. Although I was able to avoid crashing, this is a huge safety concern.
The engine quit, and everything went dead except for the instrument panel, where every light came on, and the fuel level lcd started flashing. Turning the ignition off and taking the key out did nothing. Everything stayed lit up.
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 4,461 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FJR1300 has 10 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 69, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 69. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: unintended acceleration (30%), stalls while driving (20%), hesitation when accelerating (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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.