2005 Yamaha XV1700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV1700 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha XV1700. That ranks 2nd out of 6 XV1700 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (7 complaints, 39%), typically at around 11,260 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Yamaha XV1700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 39% | 11,260 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 22% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 16,069 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 19,100 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 4,201 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Yamaha XV1700 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain road star warrior motorcycles, the lead wires for the pick-up coil can break while the engine is running, causing the engine to stall and be impossible to restart.
Risk: If this occurs while the motorcycle is being ridden, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pick-up coil. The recall began on march 2, 2007. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Risk: If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
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.
(11104769) while riding on a city street at approximately 25-30 mph, the transmission locked up along with the rear wheel. The bike stalled and skidded to a stop in the inside traffic lane. I could shift into neutral but the rear tire was locked up and could not move to the side of the road…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xv1700. While driving low speeds, the engine seized without warning. Prior to the failure, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. An unknown local dealer was contacted and stated that it sounded like the dry pulley needed to be replaced. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha roadstar 1700. The contact was driving approximately 45 to 50 mph when he heard a grinding noise in the motor and the rear wheel seized. The contact confirmed that a bolt detached from the drive pulley. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but it was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xv1700. The contact stated during warm weather conditions fuel would leak out of the carburetor onto the exhaust and the motor. The failure occurred more frequent after fuel was added to the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who was unable to…
My 2005 yamaha roadstar was leaking fuel from the carburetor when restarting after fueling up during a long roadtrip. The hot fuel was pouring out of the carb and onto my hot mufflers. Afraid the bike would catch on fire, i had to wait for it to cool down to restart which it did. I took the bike to…
Other Yamaha XV1700 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XV1700 | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 XV1700 | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 | 18 | 2 |
| 2004 XV1700 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 XV1700 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 XV1700 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha XV1700?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Yamaha XV1700?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV1700 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.