2003 Yamaha Yamaha problems, complaints & recalls

2010-06-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 680 mi · 💥 crash

“i have a yamaha kodiak 400. the gas in the tank boils when idling and slow driving. this has been occurring about 2 -3 times per week. the muffler is directly beside the gas tank and creates far to much heat because of lack of ventilation. this is a lawsuit waiting to happen! *tr…”

2008-07-02 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 4,000 mi · 💥 crash

“1. the motorcycle, since shortly after i purchased it new, had a quirky clutch that would sometimes engage and disengage unpredictably. it was adjusted at initial 600 mile service and was told by the dealer that this was normal behavior for the clutch. 2. the clutch would be mostly engaged when the engine was cold and in gear. allowing the engine …”

2004-09-14 · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages · 1,727 mi

“motorcycle died when accelerating in first and third gears. consumer contacted the dealer, and was told there was nothing they could do. this problem occurred when vehicle was slowing down to a stop. *ak the vehicle dies in deceleration from 3rd to 2nd to 1rst gear. clutch switch bad part number 3yx-82917-01-00. the consumer stated that the sel…”

2004-07-31 · Tires:tread/Belt

“coming home from a trip towing our travel trailer. the trailer which we bought new was about a year old and had the original four tires on it. the tires were carlisle st205/75r15 models. they were only as old as the trailer and had only about 2500 or so miles on them. they had plenty of tread like new and had no bulges on them. they were inflated …”

2004-07-06 · Power Train:manual Transmission

“parts were not available to perform recall repairs.*mr the consumer wanted another bike or his money back. *jb…”

2004-03-29 · Fuel System, Other · 100 mi

“i purchased a 2003 yamaha grizzly atv 9 mos ago and received a letter from yamaha motor corp 6 weeks ago informing me that they have a over heating problem which causes the fuel in the fuel tank to vaporize and boil out of the overflow tube onto the ground, causing the bike to stall, when the bike is driven slowly because there is not enough airfl…”

2004-03-08 · Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting · 500 mi

“the motorcycle wasn't repaired due to lack of parts to perform recall. *ph there was a leaking push rod, squeaking in the front brakes and the turn signal would cut off intermittently. the dealer determined that the factory added too much lubrication. the problem still exists. *sc…”

2004-02-26 · Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar

“to who this may concern, about 2 months ago i purchase a brand new 2003 yamaha r1 and recently found that when the vehicle is ridden over 75 mph the bike goes into a headshake, which can lead into a violent wobble and the rider can be ejected visiously off the bike which is an huge safety concern. after talking to various yamaha dealers, their res…”

2004-02-23 · Power Train:manual Transmission

“a recall notice was received by consumer almost 1 month after it was released. the consumer had taken the motorcycle to dealership, but the part for recall repair was not available. *la the recall is in re: certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality control standards resulting in abnormal wear that could eventually lead to br…”

2004-02-17 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

“consumer received a recall notice concerning transmission failure. no parts were available. ramsey waite yamaha, 4258 fanklin blvd, eugene, or 97403, 541 726 7625. service manager, john. *ak…”