2007 Yamaha V Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 24, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha V Star. That ranks 2nd out of 2 V Star model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 16,386 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 2007 Yamaha V Star problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~16,386 mi
Engine1 · ~16,386 mi
Power Train1 · ~14,925 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%16,386——
Engine150%16,386——
Power Train150%14,925——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Yamaha V Star recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 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.

Final drive is leaking oil out of the housing. *tr

Power Train · received Aug 24, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10627874

I was traveling at a rate of speed of 50mph with my wife as a passenger when my motorcycle just shut off no warning no nothing. After several tries to restart the bike after getting it to the side of the road it would just crank and not start.as we sat on the side of the road waiting for help which…

Engine · received Oct 18, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10548475

Other Yamaha V Star years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200720
2006 V Star200

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha V Star?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha V Star?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.