FINAL DRIVE IS LEAKING OIL OUT OF THE HOUSING. *TR
2007-2007 · 1 model year
Yamaha V Star Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Yamaha V Star across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
V Star 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | - |
Most common V Star problems
Latest V Star complaints
I was traveling at a rate of speed of 50mph with my wife as a passenger when my motorcycle just shut off no warning no nothing. After several tries to restart the bike after getting it to the side of the road it would just crank and not start.As we sat on the side of the road waiting for help which took about 1.5 Hrs for my daughter to arrive with my truck we feel that we sat in danger as well as with the bike just shutting off it could of caused serious injury/death good thing I wasn't traveling at a higher rate...
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of speed on a major highway with a lot of traffic. Upon further research online through forums it seem like its a common problem with these bikes each case I read was the same thing that happen to me. I have contacted yamaha and they seem to have no issue with what has happen. There needs to be a recall as it is a great safety issue. *Tr
Questions about the Yamaha V Star
Which Yamaha V Star years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2007 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2007 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 Star problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Yamaha V Star have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Yamaha V Star 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