Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Yamaha FJR1300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Yamaha FJR1300 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V865000 Lack of Acceleration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V813000 Transmission Second Gear Can Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V814000 Front Brake Switch Can Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Yamaha FJR1300 has a below-average reliability rating due to notable issues with the ECU software and transmission gears, prompting multiple recalls. Complaints related to the power train further highlight potential reliability concerns, although complaint numbers are not high.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECU software | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| Transmission gears | 20,000–40,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Front brake switch | 5,000–15,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Chain lubrication and adjustment
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant change
- Valve clearance inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine lights
- Unexpected deceleration
- Grinding noise from transmission
- Delayed brake light activation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Yamaha FJR1300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.