AI Damage2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 47
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 83% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 6% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 4% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 2% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 39 complaints (83% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Exterior lighting: 4 complaints (9% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (6% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (4% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (2% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 47 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 | 39 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Total loss of power and control with failure of the motorcycle grounding harness system.
Bike lost headlights (again). I've had electrical fixes under recall and this continues. Had ignition replaced, ground fault work done, entire wiring harness replaced and now it has left me stranded again without lights. This is a dangerous situation to lose your headlights.
Two weeks ago while traveling this section I flipped the headlight brights switch which caused my headlights to go completely out. Flipping the switch back to normal lights did not turn them back on. After a few seconds the lights came back on.
Headlights failed without warning. Potentially life threatening as this occurred while underway at night. The defect occurred in what is known as the s6 spider - a spider being a ground wire collector circuit on the vehicle.
Had the recall done on this bike per the recall letter. On oct 18 2012 lost all lights...when I was able to get bike home found a ground connector had melted. The fix by yamaha do not (the bike needs a new wire harness not a jumper.
Riding on hwy when all power lost leaving me in the dark (2 different times). Almost ran off road due to instant darkness in rural areas. 2 times switch has been replaced, waiting to have this happen again is very disheartening.
While gaining speed up on ramp to the freeway all power shut down on the bike. I pulled to the side and cycled the ignition switch. I then wiggled wires below the switch and was able to start the bike. It died three more times before I reached home. Each time moving the wires would allow power to return.
When operating this vehicle at altitudes above approximately 5,000 feet the throttle becomes unresponsive. Engine power becomes unpredictable as slight throttle inputs generate less power. When throttle input is further increased, power is delivered abruptly leading to a loss of control.
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 5,507 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 15% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, exterior lighting, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 47. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (15%), headlights and tail lights (13%), overheating, coolant loss (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a?
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 2006 Yamaha Fjr1300a 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 2006 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.