CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Yamaha Zuma has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
2005 Yamaha Zuma recalls
Most common 2005 Yamaha Zuma problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
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 THEY HAVE REPLACED FAULTY ECU IN 2006 BIKES UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM EXTENDS BEYOND 2006 AS MY SCOOTER IS A 2005 AS ARE OTHERS BEING REPORTED IN THE CHAT ROOMS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITHOUT NOTICE AND WHILE THE BIKE IS MOVING AND SOONER OR LATER WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I BOUGHT THE SCOOTER USED AND THE STALLING OCCURRED THE SECOND WEEK I HAD TH
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
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 THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ALSO, MANUFACTURER TOLD CONTACT THAT IT WAS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR.*AK
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
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 Yamaha Zuma questions
Does the 2005 Yamaha Zuma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Yamaha Zuma: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha Zuma?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Yamaha Zuma has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.