Vehicle description: motorcycles. The drain bolt for the transmission oil can come loose during operation allowing oil to flow out from the drain hole onto the pavement.
2001-2001 · 1 model year
Yamaha Riva Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Yamaha Riva across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Riva complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | - |
Most common Riva problems
Yamaha Riva recalls 1
Latest Riva complaints
When changing gears transmission is clanking. Also, transmission is hard to shift. Contacted dealer. *Ak
While driving about 80 mph and attempting to accelerate, but there was complete loss of acceleration.*Ak
Questions about the Yamaha Riva
Which Yamaha Riva years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Yamaha Riva problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Riva have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Yamaha Riva model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data