Yamaha Royale Venture Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 2010 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha Royale Venture, across 3 model years (1996–2000). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 1999, with 2 complaints
1996: 1199611999: 2199922000: 220002

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Yamaha Royale Venture years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Royale Venture model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 Royale Venture: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1999 Royale Venture: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 1996 Royale Venture: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Yamaha Royale Venture problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System110
Power Train110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Suspension110
Wheels110

All Yamaha Royale Venture model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2000 Royale Venture20—Electrical System
1999 Royale Venture20—Suspension
1996 Royale Venture10—Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha Royale Venture years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (2), 1999 (2), 1996 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha Royale Venture?

Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Yamaha Royale Venture have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.