2003 Yamaha XV17PCR Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 7, 2004 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XV17PCR years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha XV17PCR. That is the most of any XV17PCR model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 7,400 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Yamaha XV17PCR problems

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

Power Train1 · ~7,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%7,400——

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

2003 Yamaha XV17PCR recalls (1)

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Power train:manual transmissionAug 26, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V309000 · 29,139 vehicles

Problem: In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.

Risk: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on september 9, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.

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.

Transmission recall 2003 yamaha road star warrior , bought new in may 2003, went in shop july 2003 came out october 2003 (front drive pulley, no spare part) back to shop on transmission recall january 2004 dealer again says no kits made for recall fix. *jb

Power Train · received Mar 7, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10060639

Other Yamaha XV17PCR years

← 2002 XV17PCR

YearComplaintsRecalls
200311
2002 XV17PCR01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha XV17PCR?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha XV17PCR?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 Yamaha XV17PCR a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV17PCR model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.