2013 Husqvarna TR650 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
51 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 46 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 31 of 51 complaints (60.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 44 | 86.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.9% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 31; Engine: 27; Electrical System: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Power Train: 3; Steering: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 46 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 46; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (46). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2014: 11; 2015: 9; 2016: 24; 2017: 4; 2018: 1; 2021: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 44 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10615977 · 2014-07-24 (July 24, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HUSQVARNA TR650 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE CONTACT TRIED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY OVER A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, HOWEVER THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,600.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10615977 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10616373 · 2014-07-25 (July 25, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HUSQVARNA TR650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,800. UPDATED 09/16/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WOULD SOMETIMES STALL WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. IT OCCURRED ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. UPDATED 11/18/14
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10616373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10789351 · 2015-11-09 (November 9, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HUSQVARNA TR650. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND NOT REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE COMPANY WAS SOLD. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10789351 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10927523 · 2016-11-22 (November 22, 2016)
THE BIKE SHUDDERS AND STUMBLES WHEN DOWN SHIFTING AND SOMETIMES STALLS.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10927523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10622566 · 2014-08-15 (August 15, 2014)
SINCE NEW THE BIKE EXHIBITS A SPEED WOBBLE, SOMETIMES A WEAVE, OR A TREMOR TRANSLATED THROUGH THE HANDLEBARS. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED BY A NUMBER OF HUSQVARNA TR OWNERS. PRIOR TO THE 08-12-14 I HAD EXPERIENCE THIS TWICE. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS ON A DOWNHILL GRADE OF THE INTERSTATE 101. THERE WAS A TRANSITION IN SURFACE FROM ASPHALT TO CONCRETE OVER PASS. JUST ENOUGH TO INDCE THE ABOVE EFFECTS. UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO REAR BRAKE OR THROTTLE. I HAVE MANAGED TO REGAIN CONTROL AND CENTRE/ NEUTRALIZE THESE RESPONSES. ON THIS OCC…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10622566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10622575 · 2014-08-15 (August 15, 2014)
ALL OWNERS OF THIS MOTORCYCLE ARE EXPERIENCING AIR BOX FAILURE. THIS BEING AN ON/OFF ROAD VEHICLE. IMPLIES VAST QUANTITIES OF DIRT AND SAND ARE BY PASSING THE AIR BOX FILTER AND ENTERING THE ENGINE DIRECTLY. AT SOME POINT IF THIS GOES UNADDRESSED THIS WILL CAUSE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. COMBINED WITH THE 2 OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT WITH THE TR HUSQVARNA BIKES. NAMELY THE FAULTY ECU MAPPING CAUSING A DEADLY(TERMED 'DEATH' STALL). ALSO THE STEERING SHAKE WHICH RESULTED IN A NEAR DEATH ACCIDENT FOR MYSELF ON THE FREEWAY. OTHERS ON THE OWNERS FORUM COMP…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10622575 at NHTSA ↗