2003 Yamaha XV16 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV16 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha XV16. That ranks 2nd out of 3 XV16 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Yamaha XV16 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 | 4 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Yamaha XV16 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.
Risk: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on september 9, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
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.
Lost 4th and faith gear. With under 20,000 miles on the motorcycle. Just cruising at highway speeds. Hit a bump it popped out of gear bike was slowing down I clicked to the next gear down and boom sounded like belt or something broke. Still have gears 1 through 3
Dealership was unable to perform recall 03v309000 repairs because the parts were not available. Consumer had been waiting for over 2 months.*ak
Dealership is unable to perform transmission recall 03v309000 repairs because the manufacturer is continuously changing the availability date of the repair kit.*ak
Dealership was unable to perform transmission recall 03v309000 repairs because the parts would not be available until april 2004. *ak
Other Yamaha XV16 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha XV16?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha XV16?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Yamaha XV16 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV16 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.