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2009 Yamaha XVS65Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2009 Yamaha XVS65, 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 complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Yamaha XVS65 has problems

4 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 train30
Service brakes, hydraulic20

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

0 recalls

2009 Yamaha XVS65 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other XVS65 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 XVS65 median. How we score

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

What XVS65 owners report

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

FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY OF YAMAHA VSTAR TAKES ON WATER WHEN RIDING IN RAIN, OIL DEGRADES AND RESULTS IN INTERIOR BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILURE. METAL SHAVINGS CAN BE FOUND INSIDE FINAL DRIVE UNIT. OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF POSSIBLE BEARINGS BREAKING FREE AND RESULTING IN SPLINE LOCKUP... RENDERING A REAR…
Complaint 10331308 · May 19, 2010 · 25,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 YAMAHA XVS65Y. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS COOLED DOWN IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD FOUR FEET ONCE IT HAS BEEN RESTARTED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TEN TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER.…
Complaint 10278801 · Jul 30, 2009 · 1 miles
AT 750-1,000 MILES MAJOR CLUTCH SLIPPAGE WAS DETECTED. THIS PREVENTS ACCELERATION TO AVOID ACCIDENT ZONES OR RETREAT FROM ACCIDENT ZONE. AT 3,600 MILES FRONT BRAKE FAILURE WAS DETECTED. WHERE DEPRESSION OF BRAKE LEVER TOOK FOUR DEPRESSIONS TO RETURN PRESSURE. NO ACCIDENT IN EITHER CASE, HOWEVER…
Complaint 10259882 · Feb 25, 2009 · 1,000 miles

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