2006 Yamaha XV1700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV1700 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha XV1700. That is the most of any XV1700 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 48%), typically at around 2,575 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 48% | 2,575 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 38% | 4,350 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 3 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 11,384 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 23,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha XV1700 recalls (1)
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.
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.
When i was riding my motorcycle on 04/03/2018 temperature was 78 degrees. Whenever i stopped and shut engine off then try to restart engine ,gasoline poured out of the breather ,carbureator spilling gas on the hot engine making that a fire hazard. It did it several times during the day. I think…
The turn signal lenses and stop lamp lens on hundreds of thousands or perhaps millions of yamaha motorcycles are not identified with a dot or sae marking, making it illegal to operate the motorcycle in virginia and many other states. It was requested that yamaha usa work with the dot to issue a…
Motorcycle: 2006 yamaha stratoliner, problem: stalling while slowing for a stop. *tr
Outside temperature: 95+f, sunny, clear no passenger, just driver just pulled into the driveway after an 60 - 90 minute ride. Shutdown motorcycle. Raw gasoline, leaking from the carburetor, dripping onto the engine and exhaust pipes. Amount of gas expelled onto the engine, i would estimate 2oz…
Back firing and wanting to die,on cold starts. Yamaha did the valve job under warranty,and told me it was from improper oil change. Now its doing it again and the yamaha shop has been doing the oil change, 1 year later and 3000 miles. Yamaha also has problems with starter clutches making a crack…
Other Yamaha XV1700 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XV1700 | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 XV1700 | 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 2006 Yamaha XV1700?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha XV1700?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.