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Yamaha FZ-09 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the Yamaha FZ-09 since 2014, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2014 model year has 12 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
26
Recalls
3
Worst year
2014
Model years
2014-2017

Yamaha FZ-09 years to avoid

No model year of the Yamaha FZ-09 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Yamaha FZ-09 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Yamaha FZ-09 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2014201520162017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Yamaha FZ-09 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    11
  • Engine
    10
  • Lights
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Steering
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Yamaha FZ-09 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017903Lights10
2016951Transmission10
20157510Transmission17,00020
20146812Engine2,60010

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Yamaha FZ-09

What years of the Yamaha FZ-09 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Yamaha FZ-09 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Yamaha FZ-09?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha FZ-09?

Transmission, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by engine (10) and lights (4).

How many recalls does the Yamaha FZ-09 have?

3 recalls between 2014 and 2017. The 2015 model year has the most, with 2.

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