Yamaha GRIZZLY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
680 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 33.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
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 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 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 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2010: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns 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 10053876 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
ENGINE OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE GAS TO BOIL INSIDE THE GAS TANK. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. DEALER CHANGED THE CARBURETOR. UPON PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THE SOLUTION FAILED. *AK (YAHAMA GRIZZLEY 2003)*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10481389 · 2012-10-22 (October 22, 2012)
GAS BOILS AND BUILDS UP PRESSURE IN GAS TANK AFTER RIDING. I AM IN MY LATE FORTIES THE AVT IS USED TO CHECK MY PROPERTY ONLY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD CORRECT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOME EXPLOSION, INJURIES OR DEATH(S). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 680 miles reported. Look up ODI 10481389 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10453737 · 2012-04-01 (April 1, 2012)
YAMAHA 2011 550 GRIZZLY WITH 16 HOURS ON IT -REAR PLASTIC BRAKE DUST SHIELD CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER RIDING IT FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES-SINCE DECEMBER 2011 THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC COULD BE DETECTED AFTER RIDING THE GRIZZLY BUT I COULD NOT DETECT THE SOURCE-AFTER THE 15 MINUTE RIDE THE PLASTIC SHIELD CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5-7 MINUTES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40 miles reported. Look up ODI 10453737 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
2003: 0; 2007: 0; 2008: 0; 2011: 0