2003 Yamaha XVS11 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS11 years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha XVS11. That ranks 4th out of 13 XVS11 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 76,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 2 | 67% | 76,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 yamaha xvs11ar-s. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the nut sheared off of the mid shaft and the shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
I was riding down i-25 north getting off onto the i-70 west exit. I was going to my mechanic because i heard a "metal bouncing around" noise in the back of my bike. When i got onto the exit my tire locked up and i skid to the side where my bike went down. After i got to my mechanic we took the back…
Failure of the middle drive line inside the motor. *kb
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 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 XVS11 | 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 2003 Yamaha XVS11?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha XVS11?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.