2005 Yamaha FJR13: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10168895 · 2006-09-21 (September 21, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 95 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE GETS SCALDING HOT BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND SEAT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THIS WAS A 2005 YAMAHA FJ R13. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168895 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211102 · 2007-12-07 (December 7, 2007)
DRIVING ATV ON TRAILS IN WOODS WHICH IS WHAT TV COMMERCIAL SHOWS NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN THAT. VEHICLE THEN ENTERED INTO APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES OF MUD SO ENGAGED THE FEATURE CALLED DIFF LOC AT THAT POINT MY AXLE BROKE FRONT LEFT THEN FRONT RIGHT AFTER I FINALLY REMOVED MY ATV FROM THIS SECTION OF TRAIL AND INSPECTED DAMAGE I LEFT THE WOODS AND ON THE WAY TO MY VEHICLE BROKE A THIRD AXLE ON THE RIGHT REAR NOW IM AM TOLD THAT THERE IS A SUPERIOR AXLE BEING MADE BY GORILLA BUT I DON'T BELIEVE WITH THE AMOUNT OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AXLES FOR YAM…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10211102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10357134 · 2010-09-23 (September 23, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENTIRE REAR BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST WHERE THE FUEL STARTED TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM CHAIN WHICH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM CHAIN SINCE IT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VIN WAS NOT …
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10357134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10436530 · 2011-11-21 (November 21, 2011)
ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILURE BUT NO ABS ERROR LIGHT OR MALFUNCTION CODE DISPLAYED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 25,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10436530 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
4 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2004 | 2005 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 250.0%ODI 10168895 · 6,500 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 95 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE GETS SCALDING HOT BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND SEAT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THIS WAS A 2005 YAMAHA FJ R13. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 10357134 · 25,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENTIRE REAR BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST WHERE THE FUEL STARTED TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM CHAIN WHICH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM CHAIN SINCE IT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VIN WAS NOT … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 10211102DRIVING ATV ON TRAILS IN WOODS WHICH IS WHAT TV COMMERCIAL SHOWS NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN THAT. VEHICLE THEN ENTERED INTO APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES OF MUD SO ENGAGED THE FEATURE CALLED DIFF LOC AT THAT POINT MY AXLE BROKE FRONT LEFT THEN FRONT RIGHT AFTER I FINALLY REMOVED MY ATV FROM THIS SECTION OF TRAIL AND INSPECTED DAMAGE I LEFT THE WOODS AND ON THE WAY TO MY VEHICLE BROKE A THIRD AXLE ON THE RIGHT REAR NOW IM AM TOLD THAT THERE IS A SUPERIOR AXLE BEING MADE BY GORILLA BUT I DON'T BELIEVE WITH THE AMOUNT OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AXLES FOR YAM… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10200878 · 1,416 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA FJR13. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH FAILED TO DISENGAGE FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS WHEN HE PULLED THE CLUTCH LEVER TO PREPARE FOR A STOP. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY WHEN THE OIL IS AT ITS NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND FULLY WARMED. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD WHEN STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN FIRST GEAR, THE SIDE STAND IS UP, AND THE CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND NO FAILURE WITH THE CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH CONTINUED TO STICK … |
| Service Brakes | 1100.0%ODI 10915468 · 44,324 miALTHOUGH IT'S BEEN A WHILE, MY ABS SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. THERE HAVE BEEN NO WARNING LIGHTS OR SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING. I'VE BEEN CONTINUING TO RIDE IT KNOWING THAT THE ABS, WHICH I PAID EXTRA FOR, NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 10436530 · 25,500 miANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILURE BUT NO ABS ERROR LIGHT OR MALFUNCTION CODE DISPLAYED. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | Too few reports for a range | 15,750 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10168895 · 6,500 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 95 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE GETS SCALDING HOT BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND SEAT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THIS WAS A 2005 YAMAHA FJ R13. *AK ODI 10357134 · 25,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENTIRE REAR BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST WHERE THE FUEL STARTED TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM CHAIN WHICH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM CHAIN SINCE IT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VIN WAS NOT … |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | Too few reports for a range | 25,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10357134 · 25,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENTIRE REAR BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST WHERE THE FUEL STARTED TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM CHAIN WHICH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM CHAIN SINCE IT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VIN WAS NOT … |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Too few reports for a range | 25,500 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10436530 · 25,500 miANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILURE BUT NO ABS ERROR LIGHT OR MALFUNCTION CODE DISPLAYED. *TR |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2005: 2 complaints · 2007: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | — | 1ODI 10357134 · 25,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENTIRE REAR BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST WHERE THE FUEL STARTED TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM CHAIN WHICH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM CHAIN SINCE IT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VIN WAS NOT … | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1ODI 10357134 · 25,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA FJR13 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENTIRE REAR BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COVERED WITH RUST WHERE THE FUEL STARTED TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM CHAIN WHICH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM CHAIN SINCE IT HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY. THE VIN WAS NOT … | — | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.