2002 Yamaha XVS11 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS11 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Yamaha XVS11. That is the most of any XVS11 model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 85%), typically at around 28,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Yamaha XVS11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 85% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 11,175 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 19,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Yamaha XVS11 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:motorcycle
Problem: On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
Risk: If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. The passenger could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners may already have received a letter from yamaha dated march 3, 2005, about this defect. In order to provide an improved remedy to the repair of the previous recall, yamaha is recalling certain motorcycles again. Dealers will replace the hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender with components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.
Seats:motorcycle
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
Risk: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A passenger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat's mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2005. 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.
Middle drive shaft snapped off where the nut goes on. This is very dangerous and has happened on many of these bikes. The back wheel can lock up and put the motorcycle into a skid causing an accident that could easily result in death. I was driving down the road and noticed a loud noise coming from…
While commuting to work i noticed a very loud whining sound coming from the drive shaft area during decelleration on my 2002 v-star 1100. After further inspection and research i learned it was my middle drive that had actually dismembered itself, causing a broken part to rattle around inside the…
Motorcycle started making noise when letting off the gas. Rear wheel locked up just as i got home. End of middle shaft broken off and nut jammed in u-joint. *tr
When starting and shutting off the motorcycle, there tends to be a loud clunk. This has been going on since i purchased this bike from a private owner in 2010. I have all of the service documentation for this bike from the previous owner, all maintenance was performed on schedule. Just recently, i…
The vehicle is a 2002 yamaha v star 1100 classic motorcycle with approx. 74,000 miles.the events leading up to the incident were just normal riding conditions for this motorcycle. The failure occurred when the tip of the middle drive shaft sheared off with the nut that holds it in place. This is a…
Other Yamaha XVS11 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 XVS11 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 XVS11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 XVS11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS11 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 XVS11 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 XVS11 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | 13 | 2 |
| 2001 XVS11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 XVS11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 XVS11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 XVS11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 XVS11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 XVS11 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha XVS11?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Yamaha XVS11?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Yamaha XVS11 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS11 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.