Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Yamaha / Xvs650
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007114301 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 I got the recall notice from yamaha about the defect. i contacted the closest dealer for the repair as instructed by the mfg. the dealer wants me to
006071871 YAMAHA XVS650 2000 While riding my motorcycle in 5th gear, the motorcycle makes a higher pitch sound. i took it the local dealership and i was informed that my 5th gear
006065303 YAMAHA XVS650 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the motorcycle started wobbling without warning. the vehicle was moved off the road and towed to an
006065296 YAMAHA XVS650 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph eighteen of the rear wheel spokes snapped. although, the vehicle wobbled it was driven safely from the
006052357 YAMAHA XVS650 2000 2000 yamaha v-star 650 classic; only 8,000 odometer miles. noticed several cracks or fractures in the rear wheel hub, which would cause the rear hub's
003306868 YAMAHA XVS650 2001 The front fender on my 2001 yamaha v-star classic [xvs650an(c)] started making a squeaking noise from the front fender area. when i started looking
004299205 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 While driving up a slight incline clutch would not engage and motorcycle stalled. consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic
003279736 YAMAHA XVS650 2001 I was traveling at >30 mph on paved surface road. i had just made a left turn and was going through gears to accelerate to cruising speed. a dog
004270377 YAMAHA XVS650 1998 MANUAL TRANSMISSION SKIPS UP INTO NEUTRAL POSITION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION
003256089 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 STARTER PROBLEMS ON MY YAMAHA V-STAR 1100. *LA
004255012 YAMAHA XVS650 1999 Consumer stated that owner's manual did not indicate that driveshaft connected to the differential needed to be lubricated, other wise rear wheel
003254199 YAMAHA XVS650 1999 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
004253997 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 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
004253984 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 Vehicle type: motorcycle make: yamaha model xvs650a year: 2002 yamaha's lack of notification of maintenance and lubrication of the drive shaft
004253975 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 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
004253963 YAMAHA XVS650 1999 Yamaha fails to identify the drive shaft coupling area as requiring maintenance in the user manual, shop manual and tech manuals. coupling area
003248465 YAMAHA XVS650 2001 REAR AXLE HUB BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO HIT THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
003246580 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 Starter failure on 2002 yamaha v-star 1100 motorcycle due to design failure to prevent "kickback" upon starting. very high incidence of failure with
003236120 YAMAHA XVS650 2001 I have a 2001 yamaha v-star 650 classic motorcycle. over time i began to hear a "major" howl coming from the engine area. yamaha claimed they had no
003233652 YAMAHA XVS650 2000 I have a 2000 650 v-star yamaha motorcycle. the fifth gear in the transmission is deffective. makes a very loud screaching and squeeling noise.
003233648 YAMAHA XVS650 1999 Yamaha installed improperly heat treated 5th gears in the 1999/2000 yamaha vstar motorcycles. these gears prematurely wear down and can cause the
003233598 YAMAHA XVS650 2001 Fifth gear had to be replaced on my 2001 yamaha v star 650 classic motorcycle at 7000 miles. while cruising in fifth gear you would hear a loud
003233454 YAMAHA XVS650 2000 My year 2000 yamaha 650 v-star makes a whine when i shift into 5th gear. it has been related to me as a definite saftey issue as possibly causing the
003233396 YAMAHA XVS650 2000 2000 yamaha v-star 650 motorcycle. 5th gear pitting, potential to break apart and cause catastrophic injury related to loss of gear and transmission
003233025 YAMAHA XVS650 2000 Yamaha installed improperly heat treated 5th gears in the 1999/2000 yamaha vstar motorcycles. these gears prematurely wear down and can cause the
002179487 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 Handle bar is designed in such a way that it can be turned to either side, enough to touch fuel tank. fuel tank was dented due to this. dealer took
001091971 YAMAHA XVS650 1998 Also, shifting from first to second is rough. grinding usually occurs even if i try to shift it softly. i know dozens of other owners of this bike who
002183085 YAMAHA XVS650 2000 Consumer is concerned that six spokes broke or fell off motorcycle rear while driving 40-50 mph. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further
002183075 YAMAHA XVS650 2000 Consumer is concerned that six spokes broke or fell off motorcycle rear while driving 40-50 mph. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further
002179496 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 Handle bar is designed in such a way that it can be turned to either side, enough to touch fuel tank. fuel tank was dented due to this. dealer took
002179486 YAMAHA XVS650 2002 Handle bar is designed in such a way that it can be turned to either side, enough to touch fuel tank. fuel tank was dented due to this. dealer took
001091978 YAMAHA XVS650 1998 Also, shifting from first to second is rough. grinding usually occurs even if i try to shift it softly. i know dozens of other owners of this bike who

Subscribe for our latest newslatters

Know if there is a safety problem with your vehicles, tires or car seat, and how to get it fixed.