2004 Yamaha XVS11 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS11 years
- Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Yamaha XVS11. That ranks 7th out of 13 XVS11 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 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.
My partner drove a v star 1100 2004. She had complained of the back tire locking up, but upon service, nothing was found. She had had a problem with metal flecks in the oil. On sept 16, 2005, while driving north bound on i-15 near hesperia, ca motorcycle was rear ended causing back tire to lock up…
Other Yamaha XVS11 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 XVS11 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 XVS11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 XVS11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS11 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 XVS11 | 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 2004 Yamaha XVS11?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Yamaha XVS11?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.