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2004 Yamaha XVS11Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Yamaha XVS11, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Yamaha XVS11 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
Engine and engine cooling11
Service brakes, hydraulic11

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

2 recalls

2004 Yamaha XVS11 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

Seats: motorcycle

Recall 05V-067 · Mar 3, 2005 · 179,042 vehicles

Risk. IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE BECOMES LOOSE ENOUGH TO FALL OFF, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER.

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

2004 vs. every other XVS11 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 XVS11 median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XVS11 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY PARTNER DROVE A V STAR 1100 2004. SHE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE BACK TIRE LOCKING UP, BUT UPON SERVICE, NOTHING WAS FOUND. SHE HAD HAD A PROBLEM WITH METAL FLECKS IN THE OIL. ON SEPT 16, 2005, WHILE DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON I-15 NEAR HESPERIA, CA MOTORCYCLE WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING BACK TIRE TO LOCK UP…
Complaint 10156007 · Apr 24, 2006 · 15,000 miles

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