2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
12,614 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Manual Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 13 complaints (46.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 53.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 6 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 |
Power Train:Manual Transmission: 6; Power Train:Driveline: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Structure:Body:Bumpers: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2003: 5; 2004: 5; 2005: 2; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Manual Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10037324 · 2003-09-06 (September 6, 2003)
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING LOUD SCRAPING NOISES
Owner-reported narrative. 12,614 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037500 · 2003-09-09 (September 9, 2003)
PURCHASED YAMAHA MIDNIGHT ROADSTAR, LEARNED THROUGH INTERNET SITES OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS (LOCK UPS RESULTING IN REAR TIRE LOCK UPS AND CRASHING - PEOPLE BEING INJURED ETC.) SPOKE WITH YAMAHA DEALERS WHO "KNEW OF NO SUCH PROBLEM" - RESULTING IN FEAR OF RIDING SAID VEHICLE (WHICH WE HAD HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS INVOLVED IN UPGRADES AND ACCESSORIES) RESULTING IN TRADING IN ON NEW VICTORY MOTORCYCLE TO ALIEVE THE FEAR (RESULTING IN LOSS OF HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS). RIDING TWO UP AND WITH OUR KNOWLEDGE UNABLE TO GET ANY RECOGNITION FROM DEALERS OF PROBLEM…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045079 · 2003-10-30 (October 30, 2003)
I HAVE PURCHASED A 2001 YAMAHA R6 MOTORCYCLE , AFTER 8500 MILES , THE 2ND GEAR SLIPS AND MISSES ,DEALER SAID NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION AT $2000 TO FIX. NEVER ABUSED THIS MOTORCYCLE. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 8,550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045079 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045188 · 2003-10-31 (October 31, 2003)
STARTER TWISTING AND MOTOR KICKBACKS. STARTER FAILING. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045188 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048910 · 2003-11-30 (November 30, 2003)
I HAVE A 2001 ROAD STAR SILVERALDO WITH 28000 MILES. I CHANGED MY OWN OIL AT LEAST EVERY 3000 MILES, ALONG WITH FILTER. EVERY TIME I DRAIN THE IOL I FIND BRASS AND ALUMINUM IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAIN PAN. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN A KNOCK WHEN I FIRST START THE BIKE, AND OCCASIONALLY DURING A LONG RUN. DURING THE FIRST SEASON I TOOK THE BIKE BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE KNOCK AND TAPPING. THE FIRST WINTER YAMAHA REPLACED 2 HYDRAULIC LIFTERS BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE. THIS DID NOT CURE THE METAL IN THE OIL. THE NEXT WI…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053149 · 2004-01-14 (January 14, 2004)
NO LUBRICATION IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF THE YAMAHA XVS 650. ALSO NO MENTION OF LUBRIATION NEEDED IN THE OWNERS/REPAIR MANUAL. COULD CAUSE THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEIZE & CAUSE FATAL ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10053149 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066258 · 2004-04-15 (April 15, 2004)
VEHICLE IS A 2001 YAMAHA ROAD STAR,COMPLAINT IS REGARDING CRACK FORMING IN REAR FENDER FROM EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND SWAYING. WHICH IN TIME WILL TRAVEL FULL WIDTH OF FENDER AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF CAUSING INJURY TO RIDER,PASSENGER OR VEHICLES FOLLOWING.YAMAHA KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND EVEN REPLACED ALL OR MOST FENDERS IN 1999,SUPPOSABLY YAMAHA REINFORCED FENDER WHERE CRACK WAS FORMING NOW CRACK IS FORMING IN NEW LOCATION.ROAD STARS MANUFACTURED FROM 2000 TO 2003 ARE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM,FROM WHAT I HAVE COME TO KNOW 2004 ROAD STARS ARE REINF…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067756 · 2004-04-24 (April 24, 2004)
RECALL LETTERS SENT OUT APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS. AGO, ADVISED NOT TO RIDE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL FIXED , YAMAHA HAS NEVER SENT PARTS AND SAY THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067756 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V309000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission
Reported: 2003-08-26 (August 26, 2003)
IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.
Consequence: IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-88-YAMAHA OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.YAMAHA-MOTOR.COM.
NHTSA campaign record ↗