2001 Yamaha Riva Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Riva years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Yamaha Riva. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Yamaha Riva problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Yamaha Riva recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission:lubricant
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The drain bolt for the transmission oil can come loose during operation allowing oil to flow out from the drain hole onto the pavement.
Risk: This could cause the rear tire to slip, which could lead to a crash and result in personal injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the drain bolt.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When changing gears transmission is clanking. Also, transmission is hard to shift. Contacted dealer. *ak
While driving about 80 mph and attempting to accelerate, but there was complete loss of acceleration.*ak
Other Yamaha Riva years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha Riva?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha Riva?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Yamaha Riva a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Riva model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.