2006 Yamaha Stratoliner Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 11, 2018 · 19 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Stratoliner years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner. That is the most of any Stratoliner model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (14 complaints, 74%), typically at around 27,069 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train14 · ~27,069 mi
Engine6 · ~33,563 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~60,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1474%27,069——
Engine632%33,563——
Fuel/propulsion System211%60,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 5 complaints
2012: 3201232013: 3201332014: 5201452015: 2201522016: 5201652018: 120181

n = 19 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Yamaha Stratoliner recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner.

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.

Engine stall when i stop in traffic after bike gets warm. Does not do it all the time. To service tech. Twice, still does it. Has stalled leaving me in harms way. Thank goodness other driver was paying attention. Has happened over a period of 18 months or longer.

Engine · received May 11, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11093364

I was driving along on my yamaha shifting through the gears and 3rd gear started making a rattling noise. Only third gear and speeding up or slowing down.

Power Train · received Sep 13, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10906207

3rd gear, loud whining sounds coming from transmission area while in 3rd gear between 30 and 40 mph. Yamaha has changed their 3rd gear design and changed their replacement part number, yet has not recalled and repaired our bikes that have the old design. Is this a cover up by the manufacturer off a…

Power Train · received Jul 8, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10883503

Extreme jerking and stalling of the engine at hwy speeds in a congested area causing extreme worry about being hit from behind or being tossed off and trashed on i-40 causing serious injury or death. During the mechanical inspection it was discovered that the fuel pump's plastic housing has a flaw…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 8, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10883507

With a little under thirty nine thousand miles on the odometer the transmission failed.

Power Train · received May 2, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10862652

Other Yamaha Stratoliner years

2007 Stratoliner →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 Stratoliner60
2006190

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner?

Owners most often report power train, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 14 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stratoliner model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.