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2006 Yamaha StratolinerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints190 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner has problems

19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train140
Engine60
Fuel/propulsion system20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2006 Yamaha Stratoliner recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Stratoliner year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stratoliner median. How we score

'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Stratoliner owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON MY YAMAHA SHIFTING THROUGH THE GEARS AND 3RD GEAR STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE. ONLY THIRD GEAR AND SPEEDING UP OR SLOWING DOWN.
Complaint 10906207 · Sep 13, 2016 · 30,000 miles
3RD GEAR, LOUD WHINING SOUNDS COMING FROM TRANSMISSION AREA WHILE IN 3RD GEAR BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH. YAMAHA HAS CHANGED THEIR 3RD GEAR DESIGN AND CHANGED THEIR REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER, YET HAS NOT RECALLED AND REPAIRED OUR BIKES THAT HAVE THE OLD DESIGN. IS THIS A COVER UP BY THE MANUFACTURER OFF A…
Complaint 10883503 · Jul 8, 2016 · 49,000 miles
THE TRANSMISSION'S THIRD GEAR IS FAILING(GRINDING NOISE WHEN IN MOTION) USUALLY STARTS FROM 20 TO 50 K MILES.I CONTACTED YAMAHA AND THEY CLAIM NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEM. THAT STATEMENT IS A TOTAL LIE AS THEY HAVE EVEN CREATED A REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE PROBLEM GEAR, 3RD PINION, P/N 99999-03864-00…
Complaint 10825938 · Feb 13, 2016 · 20,000 miles

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