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2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train3
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Driveline — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 30,000 miles · reported Jan 7, 2011
The contact owns a 2001 yamaha V-star 1100 motorcycle. The contact started the ignition and the one way starter clutch failed without prior warning. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Exterior Lighting · at 1 miles · reported Sep 17, 2008
The contact owns a 2006 (Na) yamaha V-star. The contact noticed that the exterior lighting would sporadically fail, which reduced visibility and increased the risk of a serious crash. She took the vehicle to the dealer on four occasions and they replaced several fuses. Immediately after the repairs, the failure recurred. Currently, all of the repairs have unsuccessfully remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 1 and current mileage was 100.
Structure · at 28,000 miles · reported Jul 29, 2008
I had a failure of the nut holding on the middle drive of a yamaha V-star 1100 , it started with a grinding noise , the result was a $2500.00 repair bill to a bike that only has 28,000 miles on it , had to replace everything involved with the middle drive, I have asked for the old parts to be returned .
Power Train · at 15,000 miles · reported Sep 14, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated the 2001 yamaha vstar motorcycle had difficulty shifting from first to second gear. The problem had been a continuous problem for six months but the motorcycle was not taken to a dealer to try to fix the issue.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100?

Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,000 miles.

Are Yamaha recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.