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2003 Yamaha XV1700Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Yamaha XV1700, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Yamaha XV1700 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
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

2003 Yamaha XV1700 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

Vehicle speed control

Recall 06V-371 · Sep 28, 2006 · 39,757 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY…

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

2003 vs. every other XV1700 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 XV1700 median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XV1700 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BIKE WOULD MISS AT CERTAIN RPM'S(3200) USUALLY ON UPSHIFT THRU THE GEARS..THEN AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS (82-84 MPH IN 5TH GEAR)IT WOULD CONTINUALLY MISS. I REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(THE OLD SENSOR HAS TWO WIRES AND ONE WIRE WAS BROKEN JUST SHORT OF THE SOLDER JOINT ON THE SENSOR)THE…
Complaint 10175419 · Dec 6, 2006 · 40,000 miles

Own a 2003 XV1700?

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