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2002 Yamaha XV16Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2002 Yamaha XV16, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Yamaha XV16 has problems

7 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 train70

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

1 recall

2002 Yamaha XV16 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 03V-309 · Aug 26, 2003 · 29,139 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other XV16 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 XV16 median. How we score

'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XV16 owners report

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

CONSUMER'S CLIENT UNABLE TO RIDE MOTORCYCLE DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF RECALL PARTS. *PH THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE IT IS AT THE DEALER AWAITING THE RECALL MANUAL TRANSMISSION PARTS. THE CONSUME REQUEST A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, DEALER PREP CHARGES,…
Complaint 10067466 · Apr 15, 2004
DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR OVER 2 MONTHS. COULD NOT DRIVE THE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
Complaint 10065269 · Mar 30, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL# 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN JANUARY 2004. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON 3/9/2004, AND STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *AK
Complaint 10061730 · Mar 9, 2004

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