2001 Yamaha XV1600anProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Yamaha XV1600an, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Yamaha XV1600an has problems

1 complaint 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 train10

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

1 recall

2001 Yamaha XV1600an 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

2001 vs. every other XV1600an 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 XV1600an median. How we score

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

What XV1600an owners report

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

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED YAMAHA TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PARTS WERE GOING TO BE SENT TO THE DEALERS. MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CUSTOMER THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF MARCH 2004. HOWEVER, PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER…
Complaint 10061157 · Apr 1, 2004

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