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2006 Yamaha XV1900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2006 Yamaha XV1900, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints110 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 1, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Yamaha XV1900 has problems

11 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 train60
Engine20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

0 recalls

2006 Yamaha XV1900 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other XV1900 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 XV1900 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XV1900 owners report

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

While shifting into and out of 3rd gear it began to clunk and now is almost useless. Yamaha is aware that they had a defective gears and replaced the gears with a new kit part number. They refuse to replace the parts and do the repair at their cost well knowing it is a manufacturing defect and can…
Complaint 11449775 · Feb 1, 2022
I WAS RIDING HOME FROM COLLEGE AND I DOWN SHIFTED FROM 4TH GEAR TO THIRD AND HEARD A NOISE AND THE BIKE STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN HOWEVER IF I SHIFT INTO THIRD IT MAKES A HORRIBLE TAPPING NOISE. SO, I HAVE BEEN RIDING THE BIKE WITHOUT USING 3RD GEAR. I…
Complaint 11325198 · May 19, 2020 · 45,000 miles
3RD GEAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE EVEN IN IDLE. PEOPLE ON LINE SAY IT'S A DEFECTIVE GEAR PIN THAT YAMAHA KNOWS ABOUT BUT WON'T RECALL.
Complaint 11110590 · Jul 10, 2018 · 18,000 miles

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