2007 Yamaha XVS11Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 Yamaha XVS11, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Yamaha XVS11 has problems

2 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 train20

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

0 recalls

2007 Yamaha XVS11 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2007 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

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In owners' words

What XVS11 owners report

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

HELLO, I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO THE 2007 YAMAHA VSTAR 1100 CUSTOM. THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MID SHAFT BREAKS LEAVING THE NUT TO CHAOTICALLY SHAKE AROUND UNTIL CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE. THERE ARE TESTIMONIES ONLINE HUNDREDS OF PLACES. THEY WILL NOT OFFER A…
Complaint 10422652 · Aug 30, 2011 · 32,553 miles
MOTORCYCLE STARTED MAKING A HIGH PITCH SOUND ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE DURING DECELERATION. IT WAS FOUND TO BE THE CENTER DRIVE SHAFT NUT HAD BROKE OR BACKED OFF LETTING THE SHAFT SPLINES SLIDE FREELY. *TR
Complaint 10224291 · Apr 12, 2008 · 4,000 miles

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