2007 Yamaha XVS11 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 30, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XVS11 years
Not enough data 6th of 13 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Yamaha XVS11. That ranks 6th out of 13 XVS11 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 18,277 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2007 Yamaha XVS11 problems

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

Power Train2 · ~18,277 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train2100%18,277——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812011: 120111

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Yamaha XVS11 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Yamaha XVS11.

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.

Hello, i am writing in regards to the 2007 yamaha vstar 1100 custom. There is an obvious defect from the manufacturer. The mid shaft breaks leaving the nut to chaotically shake around until causing the transmission to seize. There are testimonies online hundreds of places. They will not offer a…

Power Train · received Aug 30, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10422652

Motorcycle started making a high pitch sound especially noticeable during deceleration. It was found to be the center drive shaft nut had broke or backed off letting the shaft splines slide freely. *tr

Power Train · received Apr 12, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10224291

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha XVS11?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Yamaha XVS11?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.