2007 Yamaha XV1700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV1700 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha XV1700. That ranks 3rd out of 6 XV1700 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (10 complaints, 59%), typically at around 7,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 | 10 | 59% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 18% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12% | 501 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 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.
The contact owns a 2007 Yamaha XV1700. The contact stated that after riding the motorcycle and then parking the motorcycle, fuel inadvertently sprayed out of the air breather onto the engine. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The local dealer inspected the motorcycle but…
Fuel filter assembly 5px-24560-00 had an incorrect tolerance fit and began leaking fuel on to the engine. Luckily the unit stayed together while the motorcycle was traveling. Upon replacing part it simply fell apart and caused all fuel in the tank to drain. Failure during travel would likely cause…
Gas pukes out of the carburetor onto hot exhaust pipes when engine is restarted after running on a warm day. Trouble restarting engine. Pukes out enough to leave a puddle under bike. Happens all the time. Service people just said that it was the nature of the beast. This will cause a fire one day…
Carburetor spills gas all over hot exhaust on restart after riding. Happens when engine is hot. Hard to restart. Very dangerous. Leaves pool of gas under hot bike. I own 2 of these bikes and they both do it. Yamaha does not acknowledge that a problem exist. *tr
1. Riding motorcycle for about 50 minutes, outside air temperature is above 80 degrees. Parked motorcycle and returned to it 15 minutes later. 2. Unable to restart engine, strong smell of gasoline, small amount of gasoline coming from bottom of vent tube. Generally occurs when engine is very hot…
Other Yamaha XV1700 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 XV1700 | 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 2007 Yamaha XV1700?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha XV1700?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.