2004 Yamaha XVS65 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XVS65 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Yamaha XVS65. That ranks 2nd out of 13 XVS65 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Yamaha XVS65 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 | 75% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 5,325 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Yamaha XVS65 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:motorcycle
Problem: On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
Risk: If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. The passenger could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners may already have received a letter from yamaha dated march 3, 2005, about this defect. In order to provide an improved remedy to the repair of the previous recall, yamaha is recalling certain motorcycles again. Dealers will replace the hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender with components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.
Seats:motorcycle
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
Risk: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A passenger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat's mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.
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 failure (differential) while moving on a straight country road, locking up briefly at 38,000 miles on the odometer with regular maintenance. And pinion bearings failed at 30,000 miles. This appears to be a very common problem with 650 v-stars, some known to fail under 15,000 miles often…
Bike drive failed at 16000 miles removed tire and rear drive assembly to inspect drive shaft and coupling. Coupling and rear gear assembly were completely stripped and lacking any signs of having ever been lubed even at the factory.
As many have witnessed, a bearing in the housing of the final drive has basically disappeared due to the design flaw/incorrect bearing used. I leaked oil, thankfully, and noticed before the rear wheel seized up. Why is this item not on recall?!?!?! *tr
2004 yamaha v-star 650 motorcycle, riding at 55 mph when gas cap fell apart and the top of the cap flew up and struck rider in the chest. Milage on the motorcycle is 5328 miles. Have remove parts from interior of gas tank and am trying to have it repaired. Light traffic, rider was very startled…
Other Yamaha XVS65 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XVS65 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 XVS65 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 XVS65 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 XVS65 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 XVS65 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 XVS65 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 XVS65 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 XVS65 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 XVS65 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 XVS65 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 XVS65 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 XVS65 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Yamaha XVS65?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Yamaha XVS65?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Yamaha XVS65 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XVS65 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.