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2002 Yamaha XV17PCPProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 Yamaha XV17PCP, 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 complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Yamaha XV17PCP has problems

4 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 train40

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

1 recall

2002 Yamaha XV17PCP 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 XV17PCP 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 XV17PCP median. How we score

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

What XV17PCP owners report

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

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL O3 V 309 000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MANPOWER OR THE TIME TO DO THE REPAIRS. *AK
Complaint 10075967 · Jun 9, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THREE MONTHS. *AK
Complaint 10061303 · Mar 4, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 2/21/2004. DEALER INDICATED THE PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK
Complaint 10059767 · Feb 25, 2004

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