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2007 Yamaha FJR1300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 81 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 40.5 times the median FJR1300 year — the 2007 model ranks #1 of 19 FJR1300 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 29 reports (36% of the total).

81

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other FJR1300 years?

FJR1300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 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, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2936%
Fuel System2328%
Engine1012%
Speed Control67%
Lighting45%
Transmission34%
Body & Structure22%
Brakes22%
Steering11%
Suspension11%

Does the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V338000Electrical SystemJune 27, 2011 · 9,850 units

Defect

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2006, THROUGH MARCH 2009. THE GROUND JOINT CONNECTOR OF THE WIRE HARNESS COULD OVERHEAT AND BECOME DEFORMED, POSSIBLY CAUSING AN INTERMITTENT GROUND WIRE CONNECTION. IF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THE IGNITION SYSTEM AND/OR OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS COULD MALFUNCTION, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.

Consequence

IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

YAMAHA DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL WIRE SUB-LEAD OR, IF THE GROUND JOINT CONNECTOR HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED FROM OVERHEATING, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW MAIN WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

09V002000Electrical SystemJanuary 8, 2009 · 9,325 units

Defect

YAMAHA IS RECALLING 9,300 MY 2006-2009 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE INTERNAL SWITCH WIRING COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED. IF THIS OCCURS ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW WILL BE STOPPED AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL.

Consequence

IF THE ENGINE STALLS, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO START OR RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE MOTORCYCLE SUFFERED A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE AND ALL ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING ALL LIGHTS, TO FAIL, NEARLY RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MOVING THE WIRE HARNESS AT THE BACK OF THE IGNITION SWITCH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 5, 2008

“WHILE RIDING THROUGH CHANGING ELEVATIONS, THE FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHILE APPLYING THROTTLE BELOW 4,000 RPM. ESPECIALLY PREVALENT WHEN LOAD APPLIED NEAR IDLE SPEED. 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,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 30, 2007 · crash

“SEVERE ENGINE SURGING AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHEN RIDING THROUGH VARYING ALTITUDES. BIKE ACTS LIKE IT'S RUNNING OUT OF GAS AND LOSES ALL POWER FOR 1-3 SECONDS THEN POWER COMES ON SUDDENLY ALMOST LIKE WOW. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT OCCURS IN CORNERS AS IT'S COMPLETELY UNPREDICTABLE TO THE POINT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 26, 2007

“PROBLEM OCCURS DURING, OR SHORTLY AFTER CHANGING ALTITUDE. USUALLY BEGINS WITH A SLIGHT SURGING AT STEADY THROTTLE. THIS PROGRESSES TO A NON-RESPONSIVE THROTTLE. OPEN IT SLIGHTLY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. OPEN IT FURTHER AND IT COMES ON WITH A JOLT. SOMETIMES BIKE LURCHES LIKE ITS RUNNING OUT OF GAS.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · June 29, 2007

“HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CAME ON, TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO OPERATE, BIKE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING. THIS WAS ALL CAUSED BY GROUND SPIDER 6 BURNING AND FAILING. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · June 5, 2015

2007 Yamaha FJR1300 — common questions

Is the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 81 complaints put the 2007 model at #1 of 19 FJR1300 years. It is one of the FJR1300 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 FJR1300 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (29 complaints), fuel system (23 complaints), engine (10 complaints).

Does the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 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.