2000 Yamaha V MAX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 21, 2009 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Yamaha V MAX. That is the most of any V MAX model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. 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 2000 Yamaha V MAX problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~10,000 mi
Steering1 · ~100 mi
Structure1 · ~10,000 mi
Tires1 · ~10,000 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling133%10,000——
Steering133%100——
Structure133%10,000——
Tires133%10,000——
Unknown or Other133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 2 complaints
2005: 2200522009: 120091

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Yamaha V MAX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Yamaha V MAX.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dear sirs, mrs., i pray all is fine. Dear senator alan lowenthal- chairman transportation and housing committee, i am in need of a assist in seeking closure in this fraud vin # number purchase ' 2002 and ask for help in the painful and hurtful attempt at committing grand larceny fraud purchase on…

Structure · received Jul 21, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10277644

Consumer complaint regarding loose steering column his 2000 yamaha v-max. *ts *nm updated *jb

Steering · received Dec 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10146409

Consumer requesting information on the 2000 yamaha v-max 1200cc. *ts *nm

Unknown or Other · received Dec 12, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145379

Other Yamaha V MAX years

2002 V MAX →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 V MAX10
200030

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Yamaha V MAX?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Yamaha V MAX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Yamaha V MAX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V MAX model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.