2006 Yamaha Roadliner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Roadliner years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha Roadliner. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 22,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Yamaha Roadliner 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 | 4 | 80% | 22,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 40% | 19,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 8,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 8,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha Roadliner recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha Roadliner.
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.
Taka take recall there is loud noises coming from my engine and transmission at 35 to 40 mph sounds like transmission is falling apart and doing alot of damage i have had to stop driving it due to this problem so we need to fix the issue it was at slow speeds doing 35 to 45mph in town
3rd gear failing. Grinding. Entire engine has to be removed to fix . This is a well know problem and a recall must be done. 2600.00 repair.
The vehicle make a pronounce rattling sound in 3rd gear. Others have had the third gear fail after noticing this rattling sound.
My 2006 yamaha roadliner has an intermittent stalling problem. The bike will run fine but when stopping at a red light, stop sign, ect and the bike will stall. The rpm will start dropping once the clutch is pulled in and it will not stop going down until the bike stalls. The engine will drop to…
The now infamous 3rd gear issues for 2006-7 star roadliner/stratoliner has afflicted my bike since 2009. I had full extended warranty at the time and the dealer did not recognize the 3rd gear chatter as a problem. Almost everyone i have ever met that owns one has the 3rd gear problem and has gotten…
Other Yamaha Roadliner years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha Roadliner?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha Roadliner?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Yamaha Roadliner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Roadliner model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.