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Yamaha Smax years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Yamaha Smax since 2015, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2015 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
2
Worst year
2015
Model years
2015-2018

Yamaha Smax years to avoid

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

Best Yamaha Smax years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Yamaha Smax complaints by model year

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

20152018

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Yamaha Smax problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    1

Yamaha Smax problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2018-1Engine20
2015-2Electrical20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Yamaha Smax

What years of the Yamaha Smax should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Yamaha Smax?

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

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha Smax?

Engine, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the Yamaha Smax have?

2 recalls between 2015 and 2018. The 2018 model year has the most, with 2.

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