Yamaha V STAR 1100 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
18,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2004 model years. Data updated: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 11 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Power Train:Driveline: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2008: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10168288 · 2006-09-14 (September 14, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE 2001 YAMAHA VSTAR MOTORCYCLE HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM FOR SIX MONTHS BUT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO TRY TO FIX THE ISSUE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10121346 · 2005-05-18 (May 18, 2005)
DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10121346 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
2001: 0; 2004: 0
Year-by-year records
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
11 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2001 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 120.0%ODI 10168288 · 15,000 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE 2001 YAMAHA VSTAR MOTORCYCLE HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM FOR SIX MONTHS BUT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO TRY TO FIX THE ISSUE.*AK | 233.3%ODI 10242149 · 17,628 miVEHICLE IS A YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE. AT ABOUT 45 MPH LOST DRIVE POWER. NONE OF THE GEARS WOULD WORK TO PROVIDE POWER TO REAR END. REPAIR WAS DONE AT A YAMAHA REPAIR SHOP. PART REPLACED WAS CALLED THE FINAL GEAR CLUTCH HUB. REPAIR SPOKESPERSON INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE AND THE MANNER OF FAILURE WAS UNCOMMON. ESSENTIALLY THE GEAR TEETH ON THIS HUB DISINTEGRATED AND WITHOUT PROPER EXPLANATION AS TO WHY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE RIDE BY COASTING OUT OF THE OTHER LANE(S) OF TRAFFIC. IF THE PART FAILED BECAUSE OF POOR OR I… |
| Power Train:Driveline | 240.0%ODI 10236321 · 28,000 miI HAD A FAILURE OF THE NUT HOLDING ON THE MIDDLE DRIVE OF A YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 , IT STARTED WITH A GRINDING NOISE , THE RESULT WAS A $2500.00 REPAIR BILL TO A BIKE THAT ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT , HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING INVOLVED WITH THE MIDDLE DRIVE, I HAVE ASKED FOR THE OLD PARTS TO BE RETURNED . *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 10117237CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT BEING LOOSE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE HIM $30.00 TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. *AK |
| Electrical System | 120.0%ODI 10375173 · 30,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE ONE WAY STARTER CLUTCH FAILED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10117421YAMAHA 1700 SILVERADO MOTORCYCLE LOCKED UP DUE TO OIL PUMP SHAFT MALFUNCTIONING.*MR *JB |
| Exterior Lighting | 120.0%ODI 10242728 · 1 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 (NA) YAMAHA V-STAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL, WHICH REDUCED VISIBILITY AND INCREASED THE RISK OF A SERIOUS CRASH. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED SEVERAL FUSES. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE FAILURE RECURRED. CURRENTLY, ALL OF THE REPAIRS HAVE UNSUCCESSFULLY REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10121346DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10121346DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | Too few reports for a range | 17,628 mi | 3 (sparse) | ODI 10168288 · 15,000 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE 2001 YAMAHA VSTAR MOTORCYCLE HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM FOR SIX MONTHS BUT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO TRY TO FIX THE ISSUE.*AK ODI 10242149 · 17,628 miVEHICLE IS A YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE. AT ABOUT 45 MPH LOST DRIVE POWER. NONE OF THE GEARS WOULD WORK TO PROVIDE POWER TO REAR END. REPAIR WAS DONE AT A YAMAHA REPAIR SHOP. PART REPLACED WAS CALLED THE FINAL GEAR CLUTCH HUB. REPAIR SPOKESPERSON INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE AND THE MANNER OF FAILURE WAS UNCOMMON. ESSENTIALLY THE GEAR TEETH ON THIS HUB DISINTEGRATED AND WITHOUT PROPER EXPLANATION AS TO WHY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE RIDE BY COASTING OUT OF THE OTHER LANE(S) OF TRAFFIC. IF THE PART FAILED BECAUSE OF POOR OR I… ODI 10850210 · 19,571 miI WAS DRIVING ON I-70 NEAR AURORA, CO, AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH IN THE FAR LEFT LANE WHEN I STARTED LOSING SPEED. I NOTICED THAT MY DRIVE SHAFT WAS STILL SPINNING AND MY SPEEDOMETER WAS STILL SHOWING MY SPEED AND WOULD CHANGE WITH THE AMOUNT OF THROTTLE THAT I GAVE IT. LUCKILY, WHEN I TURNED ON MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, I WAS ABLE TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND GET OFF OF THE ROAD. WHEN I WAS ABLE TO DISASSEMBLE THE FINAL DRIVE, I FOUND THAT THE CLUTCH HUB, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE REAR WHEEL AND ENGAGES INTO THE F… |
| Power Train:Driveline | Too few reports for a range | 53,500 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10236321 · 28,000 miI HAD A FAILURE OF THE NUT HOLDING ON THE MIDDLE DRIVE OF A YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 , IT STARTED WITH A GRINDING NOISE , THE RESULT WAS A $2500.00 REPAIR BILL TO A BIKE THAT ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT , HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING INVOLVED WITH THE MIDDLE DRIVE, I HAVE ASKED FOR THE OLD PARTS TO BE RETURNED . *TR ODI 10325480 · 79,000 miVERY LOUD WHINING ON DECELERATION VIBRATION AT TAKEOFF GRINDING NOISE FREEWHEELING DRIVE TRAIN. *TR |
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 30,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10375173 · 30,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE ONE WAY STARTER CLUTCH FAILED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. |
| Exterior Lighting | Too few reports for a range | 1 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10242728 · 1 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 (NA) YAMAHA V-STAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL, WHICH REDUCED VISIBILITY AND INCREASED THE RISK OF A SERIOUS CRASH. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED SEVERAL FUSES. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE FAILURE RECURRED. CURRENTLY, ALL OF THE REPAIRS HAVE UNSUCCESSFULLY REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2001: 0 complaints · 2004: 4 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Power Train | Power Train:Driveline | Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | Electrical System | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | Exterior Lighting | Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10121346DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK | 1ODI 10121346DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK |
| Electrical System | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10121346DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 10121346DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10121346DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10121346DT: THERE WAS JUST A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SEAT BOLT BREAKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF, BUT THE MAIN DRIVER'S SEAT IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CARBURETOR AND FUEL PUMP CAN EMIT SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE THROUGH A CARBURETOR VENT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE CYLINDER; POTENTIALLY CAUSING FIRE AND EXPLOSION.*AK | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.