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1999 Yamaha XVS650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1999 Yamaha XVS650, 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 mileage21kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Yamaha XVS650 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 train40

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

0 recalls

1999 Yamaha XVS650 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other XVS650 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 XVS650 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What XVS650 owners report

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

CONSUMER STATED THAT OWNER'S MANUAL DID NOT INDICATE THAT DRIVESHAFT CONNECTED TO THE DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED, OTHER WISE REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE PICTURES OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY DRIVESHAFT NOT BEING LUBRICATED PERIODICALLY.*AK
Complaint 10053929 · Jan 13, 2004 · 26,000 miles
MY COMPLAINT IS THE LACK OF NOTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER CAN CAUSE IT TO SEIZE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. ALSO THE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT IDENTIFY THIS PART FOR MAINTENANCE IN THE OWNERS, SHOP OR MAINTENANCE MANUALS CONCERNING OUR MODEL: XVS 650. * CB
Complaint 10053258 · Jan 15, 2004 · 15,900 miles
YAMAHA FAILS TO IDENTIFY THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING AREA AS REQUIRING MAINTENANCE IN THE USER MANUAL, SHOP MANUAL AND TECH MANUALS. COUPLING AREA REQUIRES LUBRICATION OTHERWISE THE AREA MAY SEIZE AND CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP THEREBY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR MAY EVEN RESULT IN DEATH.
Complaint 10053068 · Jan 13, 2004 · 26,400 miles

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