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2003 Yamaha FJR1300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other FJR1300 years?

FJR1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted81 complaints2003: 8 complaints2004: 8 complaints2005: 23 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 81 complaints2008: 14 complaints2009: 12 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 5 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 7 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints
FJR1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System563%
Engine338%

Does the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V371000Speed ControlSeptember 28, 2006 · 39,757 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.

Consequence

IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A FAILED SOLDER CONNECTING WIRE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 1, 2013

“ENGINE TICKING NOISE. AFTER INVESTIGATION BY OTHER RIDERS IT WAS FOUND THAT THE VALVE GUIDES ARE DISINTEGRATING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. YAMAHA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS CONDITION TO FIX ALL 2003 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES. *LA”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 1, 2003

2003 Yamaha FJR1300 — common questions

Is the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2003 Yamaha FJR1300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Yamaha FJR1300 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the FJR1300 years to avoid are 2007. The cleanest record among FJR1300 years belongs to 2021.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.