Yamaha V Star 1000

Model V Star 1000 made by Yamaha got 14 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other, power train and wheels.

Model 2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
OTHER
05/02/20051
 Dealership informed consumer that the recall repairs could not be performed on the 2003 vstar 1100 classic until they were finished repairing all motorcycles which was purchased from their dearlship.*mr
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
10/09/201052000
 2003 yamaha vstar1100 motorcycle traveling approx 55 mph with two riders on board. loud squealing noise began coming from bottom of motorcycle immediately followed by loud clanking and lockup of rear wheel. vehicle skidded off the road onto emergency strip almost ejecting passenger. driver suffered back injury trying to maintani control of vehicle. first and only occurrence of this, no prior indications, vehicle not drivable, towed to owner
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
10/09/201052000
 2003 yamaha vstar1100 motorcycle traveling approx 55 mph with two riders on board. loud squealing noise began coming from bottom of motorcycle immediately followed by loud clanking and lockup of rear wheel. vehicle skidded off the road onto emergency strip almost ejecting passenger. driver suffered back injury trying to maintani control of vehicle. first and only occurrence of this, no prior indications, vehicle not drivable, towed to owner
WHEELS
05/31/200716998103/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 yamaha v star 1000. while driving 55 mph or greater, the front wheel locked up due to a rock embedded in the brake pad. the contact stated that he has not called an auto technician, the dealer, or the manufacturer. he stated that he has road burns and rashes over his entire body. a police report was filed. the contact stated that there was moderate property damage to the vehicle. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 16,998.