2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V Star 1100 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100. That is the most of any V Star 1100 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,628 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 50% | 17,628 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 1,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
I was driving on i-70 near aurora, co, at approximately 55-60 mph in the far left lane when i started losing speed. I noticed that my drive shaft was still spinning and my speedometer was still showing my speed and would change with the amount of throttle that i gave it. Luckily, when i turned on…
Vehicle is a yamaha motorcycle. At about 45 mph lost drive power. None of the gears would work to provide power to rear end. Repair was done at a yamaha repair shop. Part replaced was called the final gear clutch hub. Repair spokesperson indicated that the failure and the manner of failure was…
Dt: there was just a recall on the passenger seat bolt breaking loose and coming off, but the main driver's seat is the one that has the problem. Also, under certain conditions the carburetor and fuel pump can emit substantial amounts of gasoline through a carburetor vent onto the hot engine…
Consumer received a recall for the passenger seat being loose, took vehicle to dealer for repairs, and the dealer wanted to charge him $30.00 to make the repairs. *ak
Yamaha 1700 silverado motorcycle locked up due to oil pump shaft malfunctioning.*mr *jb
Other Yamaha V Star 1100 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 V Star 1100 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100?
Owners most often report power train, seats, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.