Yamaha XV16AT Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 18, 2020 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha XV16AT, across 2 model years (1999–2001). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
1999: 1199912001: 220012

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Yamaha XV16AT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No XV16AT model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 XV16AT: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1999 XV16AT: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Yamaha XV16AT problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train210

All Yamaha XV16AT model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2001 XV16AT20—Power Train
1999 XV16AT10—Unknown or Other

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha XV16AT years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (2), 1999 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha XV16AT?

Power Train, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Yamaha XV16AT have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.