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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Yamaha-wide stats: Yamaha reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Yamaha F-150 might be solid while the YamahaFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Yamaha Models (3)
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Most Common Yamaha Problems
Components most reported across all Yamaha models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 420 | 2.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 263 | 4.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 211 | 1.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 140 | 4.3% |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 126 | 1.6% |
| ENGINE | 105 | 5.7% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 94 | 2.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 83 | 1.2% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 82 | 6.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 77 | 2.6% |
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