2006 Yamaha V-Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V-Star years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha V-Star. That is the most of any V-Star model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (20 complaints, 100%), typically at around 20,494 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Yamaha V-Star 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 | 20 | 100% | 20,494 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 4,535 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha V-Star recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star.
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.
Bolt sheared off of the middle drive shaft, damagine the splines on the gear. Bike at low rpms and accelerating from a complete stop at a stop light when failure occurred, no more than 5-10 mph.
While riding, the retaining bolt that holds the universal joint yoke broke off and became lodged between the housing and the universal joint. Causing rear wheel lock up momentarily until it dislodged then begin to grind against the joint or yoke when lodged in another part of the housing. This is…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha v star 1100. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the speedometer failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was…
I have an yamaha v-star 1100 and the middle drive shaft broke. The shaft sheared off where the nut tightens the universal joint to the shaft. This caused the rear tire to lock up. Luckily i was moving at a very low speed or i would have seriously been hurt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 (na) yamaha v-star 1100. While driving approximately 25 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the motorcycle. The motorcycle was driven to the contact's residence where it was discovered that there was a loose bolt near the drive shaft. The motorcycle was not…
Other Yamaha V-Star years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 V-Star | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha V-Star?
Owners most often report power train, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha V-Star?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Yamaha V-Star a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V-Star model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.