2001 Yamaha XV16AT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 18, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XV16AT years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Yamaha XV16AT. That is the most of any XV16AT model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,000 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 2001 Yamaha XV16AT problems

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

Power Train2 · ~16,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train2100%16,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Yamaha XV16AT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Yamaha XV16AT.

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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 YAMAHA XV16AT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, WHEN THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED ON HIS TRAILER TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE…

Power Train · received Aug 18, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11350099

Serious concerns about transmissions lockups. From the data that i have found, apparently there is a problem with a circlip breaking causing the transmission to lock up. When this occurs, loss of control is almost certain. There appears to be a problem within a certain production date and serial…

Power Train · received Jul 9, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10025773

Other Yamaha XV16AT years

← 1999 XV16AT

YearComplaintsRecalls
200120
1999 XV16AT10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha XV16AT?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha XV16AT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Yamaha XV16AT a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV16AT model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.