2001 Yamaha XVS1100: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
13,903 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System:Starter Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 7 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 4 |
| Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 4; Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets: 1; Power Train: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 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 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 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: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 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 (4). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2011: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Starter Assembly leads the component reports. 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 10030996 · 2003-08-07 (August 7, 2003)
I OWN A 2001 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 MOTORCYCLE. THIS MODEL OF YAMAHA HAS A STARTER DEFECT. THE STARTER DOES NOT HAVE A CLUTCH AND UPON SHUTDOWN OF THE MOTOR THE STARTER KICKS BACK AND TWISTS THE STARTER BACKWARDS THROWING IT OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND BREAKING THE ALIGNMENT TABS OFF. THEY HAVE RECENTLY COME OUT WITH A NEW STARTER WITH A CLUTCH, BUT CHARGE UPWARDS OF $300.00 FOR IT. I FEEL THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ALSO. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030996 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034400 · 2003-12-10 (December 10, 2003)
THE VEHICLE HAD JUST PASSED THE WARRANTY DATE WHEN THE STARTER FAILED. THE DEALER WAS CONSULTED ALONG WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT NEITHER WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID FOR IT. *AK *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065810 · 2004-04-09 (April 9, 2004)
THE STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY OF THE YAMAHA V STAR 1100CC IS DEFECTIVE, IT CAUSES THE METAL SCREW ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE STARTER TO BEND AND CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE NOT TO START DUE TO KICKBACK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 6,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065810 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072417 · 2004-05-11 (May 11, 2004)
I HAVE A 2001 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 CLASSIC. MY MOTORCYCLE IS EXPERIENCING WHAT APPEARS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH STARTERS FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE MODEL. SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, YAMAHA WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. JUDGING FROM THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON THE 1100 V-STAR 1100 FORUM, THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT HAS YET TO BE ADDRESSED BY YAMAHA. MY MOTORCYCLE IS DISPLAYING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT INDICATE A FAULTY STARTER, I.E "TWISTED CONNECTOR BOLTS". IS THERE ANY WAY WE CAN FORCE YAMAHA TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE?
Owner-reported narrative. 7,805 miles reported. Look up ODI 10072417 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10410186 · 2011-07-01 (July 1, 2011)
2001 YAMAHA VSTAR MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT UBOLT SNAPPED. THE MIDDLE GEAR LOCKED CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. AFTER INSPECTION FROM MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE U JOINT BOLT SNAPPED APPARENTLY MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM. SUFFERED ONLY MINOR INJURY. CALLED YAMAHA AND NOT RECALLS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10410186 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10995373 · 2017-06-15 (June 15, 2017)
MISHAFT SNAPPED, CAUSING THE NUT TO POTENTIALLY LOCKUP THE DRIVE SHAFT AND REAR WHEEL, POTENTIALLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF REPORTS ON THE MOTORCYCLE FORUMS FOR THE VSTAR 1100 SERIES. SHAFT SNAPS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND CAN BE DISTINGUISHED BY A HIGH PITCH WHINE DURING DECELERATION AS THE BROKEN-OFF SHAFT NUT GRINDS AGAINST THE DRIVE SHAFT.
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10995373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8020804 · 2002-10-15 (October 15, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT BIKE'S FLOOR BOARDS FOLDED UP WHILE RIDING, TRAPPING CONSUMER'S FOOT. AS A RESULT, THE BIKE CRASHED AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED SEVERAL INJURIES. MR SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8020804 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.