2005 Yamaha Zuma problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2009-05-07 · TB-M2009-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha motocycle: front wheel not spinning freely: anytime the front wheel is being installed, attention must be paid to proper placement of brake pads in brake caliper. if one or both brake pads become dislodged from caliper, it is possible for them to be reinstalled incorrectly, yet still be able
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2005-10-26 · 2005018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
excessive drive belt wear. *tt
What owners report
2006-05-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,465 mi“2005 yamaha majesty flutters, stall and turns itself off periodically with no warning. this problem is being reported on the yamaha majesty chat rooms especially yahoo. i contacted yamaha of america and they stated no problem has been reported. the chat rooms however reflect that yamaha has recognized a problem with some of the scooters because t…”
2005-11-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 💥 crash“did you know that wal-mart in their "fluid check program "will check every fluid in your vehicle but will not check your brake fluid. *nm…”
2005-09-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads · 1,780 mi“dt: contact owns a 2005 yamaha zima scooter. the safety defect was the front disc pads on the front brakes .they wore out at 1800 miles. metal on metal sound. while driving heard front brake metal to metal sound. incident occurred in september, 2005. no crashes reported. no police report was taken. . no injuries reported. manufacturer told …”
2005-09-23 · Visibility:windshield“discovered that my new 2005 yamaha venture was delivered with fractured/broken windshield mounting . upper faring and chrome trim are broken and other invisible damage may be present. safety hazard windshield could fly off and strike the rider or passenger, injury or death a possibility ! *jb…”
2005-08-15 · Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing · 460 mi“complained to yamaha dealer of whine/howl on my 2005 royal star venture. kept for 52 days out-of-service, when returned discovered that the final drive had lost almost all its fluid, could have caused catastrophic failure, injury/death. dealer prudently removed whine/howl from my signed work order !*jb…”
2005-08-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan · 459 mi“my 2005 yamaha royal star venture motorcycle discharges dangerously hot air from the cooling fan, 140 degrees at 50 mph and 168 degrees when stopped at idle. the super-hot air is directed on your legs. my legs were burned on several occasions. dealer and manufacturer state the bike is acceptable. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.