2002 Yamaha XVS1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS1100 years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Yamaha XVS1100. That ranks 5th out of 8 XVS1100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 37,000 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 2002 Yamaha XVS1100 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% | 37,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Yamaha XVS1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
I was out riding my 2002 yamaha v-star 1100 classic motorcycle that i obtained from my stepdad. While traveling at approximately 55-60mph on a 2-lane state highway approaching a stop light i began to slow down. Upon deceleration the motorcycle suddenly made a loud whining noise from the…
I was riding along on us 380 in mckinney, tx and as i approached a signal light, i began to slow down and that's when i heard a mysterious wining sound. The signal turned green and as i began to accelerate, the wining progressed to a loud clanking and grinding sound so i stopped to check the drive…
Yamaha v-star middle shaft engineering defect... There is many cases of this failing all over the net time and time again... Defect that yamaha has with the middle shaft on their shaft drive v star motorcycles... *tr
Other Yamaha XVS1100 years
← 2001 XVS1100 · 2003 XVS1100 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 XVS1100 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS1100 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 XVS1100 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 XVS1100 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 XVS1100 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 XVS1100 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 XVS1100 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha XVS1100?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Yamaha XVS1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.