2008 YAMAHA XVS11 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11
The 2008 YAMAHA XVS11 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA 100 CC V-STAR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR CLUTCH MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE GEAR CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE GEAR CLUTCH REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,600. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2008 YAMAHA VSTAR 1100 MAKING LOUD WHINE FROM THE MIDDLE GEAR AREA. HAD TO STOP RIDING THE BIKE BECAUSE THE MIDDLE GEAR BOLT HAD CAME LOSE AND THE NUT WAS GOING INTO THE UJOINT. HAD TO HAVE THE HOLE REAREND TAKEN APART AND PUT ON AND RETORE TO SHOP SPEC., DID PUT LOCKTITE ON NUT. THIS IS REALLY BAD BECAUSE THIS WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP THE REAR TIRE AND WOULD HAVE BEEN REAL BAD FOR THE PERSON ON THE BIKE. *TR
STARTER CLUTCH ON 2008 YAMAHA V STAR 1100 MOTORCYCLE IS DEFECTIVE .YAMAHA KNOWS THIS AND IS SELLING A REPAIR KIT FOR AROUND $550.THIS IS HAPPENING ON MOST ALL OF THE V-STAR BIKE AROUND THE 13-30 THOUSAND MILE MARK. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 YAMAHA XVS11
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XVS11
- 2003 YAMAHA XVS11 — 3 complaints
- 2004 YAMAHA XVS11 — 2 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA XVS11 — 10 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA XVS11 — 6 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA XVS11 — 2 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA XVS11 (current)
Other YAMAHA Models
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR — 326 total complaints
- YAMAHA YAMAHA — 209 total complaints
- YAMAHA YZFR1 — 132 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR — 125 total complaints
- YAMAHA BOLT — 112 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR1300 — 99 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR13 — 82 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO — 80 total complaints