2000 Yamaha XVS1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2014 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XVS1100 years
Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Yamaha XVS1100. That ranks 4th out of 8 XVS1100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 13,000 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 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 problems

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

Electrical System4 · ~13,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~18,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~46,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System467%13,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling117%18,000——
Power Train117%46,300——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 4 complaints
2003: 4200342010: 1201012014: 120141

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Yamaha XVS1100 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Yamaha XVS1100.

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.

Final drive system, mid shaft that holds u-joint to driveshaft broke off at 2nd thread point and nut with broken shaft fragment was being thrown around between the ujoint and damaging bearings and yoke. *tr

Power Train · received Sep 29, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10640057

2000 1100 yamaha vstar motorcycle has a mechanical defect with the starter that causes interior damage to the cycle. Is there anything that can be done. This problem is strongly on the internet. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Nov 18, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10366769

Start went bad and engine would not start. I tried tp get the dealer to repair the problem repeatedly under warranty when inital symptoms started to occur but was told it could not repaired until it failed, which of course was after the warranty had expired. *la

Electrical System · received Nov 7, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10045662

The starter bolts are twisted indicating internal problems. This is a problem common to this make and model. While yamaha has yet to recall this defective starter, they have replaced it on its current models indicating they are indeed aware of the problem. This implies guilt on their part but the…

Electrical System · received Oct 26, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10043586

Electrical system- starter assembly. *la

Electrical System · received Oct 12, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10041670

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Yamaha XVS1100?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Yamaha XVS1100?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS1100 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.