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1999 Yamaha XVS1100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Yamaha XVS1100, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 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
Electrical system10

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

0 recalls

1999 Yamaha XVS1100 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other XVS1100 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 XVS1100 median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XVS1100 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 1999 YAMAHA V STAR 1100 CC MOTORCYCLE HAS A STARTER PROBLEM,WHEN YOU TRY TO START THE ENGINE THE ENGINE KICKS BACK WHICH IN TURNS TWISTS THE STARTER BOLTS.I HAD BIKE IN SHOP @ DOHM'S CYCLE SHOP IN CHARLESTON WV.THEY WORKED ON IT AND SAID THE BOLTS WAS TWISTED AND THEY NEEDED REPLACED.I…
Complaint 10121041 · May 16, 2005 · 7,000 miles

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