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2000-2002 · 2 model years

Yamaha V Max Problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Yamaha V Max across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the wheels & tires.

Most complaints for its age20003 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2000
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

V Max 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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20021000Steering-
20003011Body, doors & structure-

Most common V Max problems

Latest V Max complaints

2000 Yamaha V MaxEngine & coolingBody, doors & structureWheels & tiresCrashFire1 injury

Dear sirs, mrs., I pray all is fine. Dear senator alan lowenthal- chairman transportation and housing committee, I am in need of a assist in seeking closure in this fraud vin # number purchase ' 2002 and ask for help in the painful and hurtful attempt at committing grand larceny fraud purchase on price of $ 18,800.00 Yr. ' 2000 V-max yamaha 1198cc motorcycle ...

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from golden gate cycles# 1540 pine street san francisco,calif. # 94109 Agent at point of sale/ (later) spotted at s.F. Parking and traffic office emp./Cashier # 1300 howard street san fran,ca. # 94103 Tenth st. / Howard st. 1= Male spanish =mr. Rene / motorcycle sales-person golden gate cycles # 94109 m.Cycle sales-person sent out from golden gate cycles pine st. Dealer-ship 1- letter on good sale letter after initial new - switched-out night / early morning natoma st. Location # 94103 motorcycle fraud d.M.V. Vin ' number theft. Contacted d.O.J.-Washington,d.C.,B.B.B. -Greater san francisco,oakland,calif., D.O.T.-Washington,d.C. F.T.C.-Washington,d.C. A file is listed at each agency for release for review agent w/ d.O.T. = Mr. M. Jordon. Ck'd. Tires at point of sales supplied dot and serial # numbers listed fr / rr , ask dealer-ship for for assembly and actual delivery date to dealer golden gate cycles s.F., Ca # 94109 fraud sold as new vehicle w / vin to d.M.V. 'Plus m.C. Insurance @ date/point of sales coveraged.M.V. Re-newal stickers / batch theft oakland,ca. Break-in d.M.V.-Office. *Tr respectfully,

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Structure · TiresNHTSA 10277644
2000 Yamaha V MaxSteering

Consumer complaint regarding loose steering column his 2000 yamaha v-max. *Ts *nm updated *jb

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10146409
2000 Yamaha V MaxOther & unknown

Consumer requesting information on the 2000 yamaha v-max 1200cc. *Ts *nm

Filed Unknown or otherNHTSA 10145379
2002 Yamaha V MaxSteering

(11-15-05) 2000 YAMAHA V-MAX HAS A LOOSE STEERING COLUMN. *TS *NM

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10143192

Questions about the Yamaha V Max

Which Yamaha V Max years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (3), 2002 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2000 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 V Max problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (2), wheels & tires (1), body, doors & structure (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Yamaha V Max have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Yamaha V Max model year on file.

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

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