2005 Yamaha XVS1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS1100 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100. That ranks 2nd out of 8 XVS1100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (8 complaints, 80%), typically at around 19,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 8 | 80% | 19,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 39,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Yamaha XVS1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Mid shaft broke at the nut that hold the yoke on the mid shaft. This can cause the rear wheel to lock up and cause loss of control. The issue has not been inspected by the manufacturer or police but after Google search I discovered it is a common issue and when removing the speed sensor and locking…
I was driving my newly bought (used) motorcycle, bought it from the previous owner. It has about 30,000 miles on it. Drove it home no problem, by the end of the week i was going up a hill and heard a loud whining noise as soon as i let off the throttle. Look at the bike once i get home and the mid…
Mid shaft broke. If this would of jammed up against the drive shaft it would have put the motorcycle in an uncontrolable skid.
I have the same complaint as many others about this particular motorcycle. The head of the bolt that holds together the mid gear broke off. Now the motorcycle is making a loud whiny noise on deceleration which is unbearable. After replacing the final drive and the problem persisting my mechanic…
Driving 45mph on a flat black top. Speedo started to bounce heard a noise that sounded like grinding when applying the clutch while letting off of the throttle. A few moments later the speedo failed. I was able to drive my bike home. While investigating the speedo failure and the source of the…
Other Yamaha XVS1100 years
← 2004 XVS1100 · 2006 XVS1100 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 XVS1100 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 XVS1100 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 XVS1100 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 XVS1100 | 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 2005 Yamaha XVS1100?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.