2003 Yamaha XVS1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 23, 2022 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XVS1100 years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha XVS1100. That ranks 6th out of 8 XVS1100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,000 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 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 problems

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

Power Train1 · ~27,000 mi
Seats1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%27,000——
Seats150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012022: 120221

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Yamaha XVS1100 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.

The contact owns a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V067000 (Seats) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Seats · received Mar 23, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11458027

While driving my motorcycle i suddenly noticed a high pitched whining noise during deceleration. I was close to home and the noise became louder. After further review, i have discovered that the mid drive shaft failed and the nut holding the u joint on had broken off. My motorcycle has 27000 miles…

Power Train · received Dec 14, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11383283

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha XVS1100?

Owners most often report power train, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha XVS1100?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.