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2006 Yamaha V-STARProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2006 Yamaha V-STAR, 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 complaints200 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Yamaha V-STAR has problems

20 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 train200
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

2006 Yamaha V-STAR recalls and how many were fixed

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

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

20kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 20 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
17under 30k miles20under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other V-STAR 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 V-STAR median. How we score

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

What V-STAR owners report

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

BOLT SHEARED OFF OF THE MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT, DAMAGINE THE SPLINES ON THE GEAR. BIKE AT LOW RPMS AND ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED, NO MORE THAN 5-10 MPH.
Complaint 10788567 · Nov 5, 2015 · 19,000 miles
WHILE RIDING, THE RETAINING BOLT THAT HOLDS THE UNIVERSAL JOINT YOKE BROKE OFF AND BECAME LODGED BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. CAUSING REAR WHEEL LOCK UP MOMENTARILY UNTIL IT DISLODGED THEN BEGIN TO GRIND AGAINST THE JOINT OR YOKE WHEN LODGED IN ANOTHER PART OF THE HOUSING. THIS IS…
Complaint 10777092 · Sep 25, 2015 · 21,670 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA V STAR 1100. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS…
Complaint 10747455 · Aug 10, 2015 · 23,266 miles

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