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2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC, 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 complaints131 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 14, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC has problems

13 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 train91
Electrical system20
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC 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 XV1600ASNC 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 XV1600ASNC median. How we score

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

What XV1600ASNC owners report

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

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH., THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT RECALL INFORMATION HOWEVER, NO RECALL INFORMATION WAS ON RECORD FOR THE VIN NUMBER GIVEN. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WAS…
Complaint 10165403 · Aug 14, 2006 · 19,500 miles
2001 YAMAHA RAPTOR 660R. THE 2001 RAPTOR TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FOURTH GEAR DOGS. THE 2001 TRANNY IS WEAK AND YAMAHA WILL NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO JUST ABOUT EVERY 2001 RAPTOR OWNER THAT I KNOW. *NM
Complaint 10141220 · Oct 30, 2005
2001 YAMAHA RAPTORTRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK UP WHEN UNDER A LOAD IN 2ND GEAR.. COMPLETELY LOCKING UP THE BACK TIRES RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH SITUATION.. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2001 YAMAHA RAPTOR, FIRST TIME WAS UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, PURCHASED NEW IN…
Complaint 10129858 · Jul 24, 2005

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