2003 Yamaha XV17PCRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Yamaha XV17PCR, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Yamaha XV17PCR 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

2003 Yamaha XV17PCR 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

2003 vs. every other XV17PCR 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 XV17PCR median. How we score

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

What XV17PCR owners report

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

TRANSMISSION RECALL 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR, BOUGHT NEW IN MAY 2003, WENT IN SHOP JULY 2003 CAME OUT OCTOBER 2003 (FRONT DRIVE PULLEY, NO SPARE PART) BACK TO SHOP ON TRANSMISSION RECALL JANUARY 2004 DEALER AGAIN SAYS NO KITS MADE FOR RECALL FIX. *JB
Complaint 10060639 · Mar 7, 2004 · 7,400 miles

Own a 2003 XV17PCR?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.