2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V Star 1100 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100. That ranks 2nd out of 2 V Star 1100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 28,000 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 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 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 | 3 | 60% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 1 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 yamaha v-star 1100 motorcycle. The contact started the ignition and the one way starter clutch failed without prior warning. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Very loud whining on deceleration vibration at takeoff grinding noise freewheeling drive train. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 (na) yamaha v-star. The contact noticed that the exterior lighting would sporadically fail, which reduced visibility and increased the risk of a serious crash. She took the vehicle to the dealer on four occasions and they replaced several fuses. Immediately after the…
I had a failure of the nut holding on the middle drive of a yamaha v-star 1100 , it started with a grinding noise , the result was a $2500.00 repair bill to a bike that only has 28,000 miles on it , had to replace everything involved with the middle drive, i have asked for the old parts to be…
Dt*: the contact stated the 2001 yamaha vstar motorcycle had difficulty shifting from first to second gear. The problem had been a continuous problem for six months but the motorcycle was not taken to a dealer to try to fix the issue.*ak
Other Yamaha V Star 1100 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 V Star 1100 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V Star 1100 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.