2008 Yamaha XVS11 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS11 years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Yamaha XVS11. That ranks 4th out of 13 XVS11 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 8,600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 3 | 100% | 8,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Yamaha XVS11 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 yamaha 100 cc v-star motorcycle. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the gear clutch malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the gear clutch needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the gear clutch replaced. The…
2008 yamaha vstar 1100 making loud whine from the middle gear area. Had to stop riding the bike because the middle gear bolt had came lose and the nut was going into the ujoint. Had to have the hole rearend taken apart and put on and retore to shop spec., did put locktite on nut. This is really bad…
Starter clutch on 2008 yamaha v star 1100 motorcycle is defective .yamaha knows this and is selling a repair kit for around $550.this is happening on most all of the v-star bike around the 13-30 thousand mile mark. *tr
Other Yamaha XVS11 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 XVS11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 XVS11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS11 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 XVS11 | 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 2008 Yamaha XVS11?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Yamaha XVS11?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.