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. *Tr
Engine & cooling
Yamaha FJR1300A Engine problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Yamaha FJR1300A's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest FJR1300A engine complaints
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. *Tr
Loss of power and engine stuttering during normal use operation. Engine stalls at idle. *Tr
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data