2006 Yamaha XVS1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS1100 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha XVS1100. That is the most of any XVS1100 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (13 complaints, 87%), typically at around 15,326 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 13 | 87% | 15,326 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 27% | 28,165 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha XVS1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 60 MPH, there was a loud whining sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The contact stated that moments later the rear wheel locked up and the motorcycle became inoperable. The motorcycle…
2006 vstar with 15,750 miles. While slowing down at appx 45 mph, metallic whining from transmission started. Had never heard this noise before. After initial incident, any time i decelerated or downshifted, same noise was made. As long as i was on the accelerator, seemed run fine. As soon as i let…
My 2006 yamaha v star started making noise on deceleration. It appears to be the middle shaft drive nut has come loose or sheared off. I was driving on a city street, had just exited the creepy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha xvs1100. The contact stated that a loud grinding noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving approximately 50 mph. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft failed. The dealer replaced a few parts within the…
Yamaha v-star 1100 middle drive shaft engineering defect last september, i accelerated from a stop to a speed of approximately 5mph. I heard a loud clunk, and lost all power to my rear wheel. I pushed my bike to a nearby repair shop, who reported that the middle drive shaft nut had become loose…
Other Yamaha XVS1100 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS1100 | 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 2006 Yamaha XVS1100?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha XVS1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.