There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Frame and Members — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 9 miles · reported Jan 10, 2010
2008 yamaha r1 motorcycle, engine dies without any warning. Or any clear chain of events, dies randomly. And not every day, occasionally. Then can be started right up, like nothing was wrong. I had to file this under midnight warrior as there was no choice for r1...also have seen this same complaint on many motorcycle forums, and have heard from other folks that yamaha will not acknowledge that there is a problem. This condition could lead to a serious accident or even death. This condition has been happening sporadically since I purchased my bike off the showroom floor.
Tires · reported Jan 1, 2010
I own a 2008 yamaha raider motorcycle and the back tire a metzler 210/40/18 is a directional type of tire however the tread is such that in a water condition the tire does not push the water away as it should it actually pulls it towards the middle upon checking out the tire found it to be backwards the directional arrow points to the front but tread is backwards . I noticed this in a very small amount of water hydroplaining seems to be a real issue I contacted metezler and they just shrug it off and say its no problem. Motorcycle forums I've visited have a lot of articles on this. I would…
Electrical System · reported Jan 27, 2009
The instrument panel reflects a glare on the windshield at night making it very difficult to see. Your form does not allow for the proper model number on this yamaha motorcycle to be selected. The model number is xv19ctsxw. It is a yamaha stratoliner s.
Electrical System · at 500 miles · reported Jan 7, 2009
My 2008 yamaha fjr 1300 engine stalls when I AM slowing to come to a stop or when I'm idling. Every time I have ridden it, I have experienced the engine stalling when I AM shifting down to come to a stop, causing the rear tire to slide just for a moment. Luckily I have been able to control the motorcycle without having an accident. I know there is a recall for the 03-05 fjr1300.
Tires · reported Jul 29, 2008
The tread pattern on my metzler rear tire(Size 210-40-18) on my new yamaha raider motorcycle is backwards. This is extremely important with motorcycle tires for water dispersion and the way the tire carcass is made to go only one direction. All yamaha raider motorcycles are being delivered to dealers with this problem. This is the first year of production for this bike and sooner or later a tire will come apart and kill some one.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Yamaha Midknight Warrior?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9 miles.
Are Yamaha recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.