2006 Yamaha Stratoliner Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 31,562miles, 18 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 14 complaints (74% of the total), followed by engine (6) and fuel system (2). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,562 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine6 32%
- Fuel system2 11%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “As I was riding, shifting gears I hear a noise coming from the engine area on 3rd gear, , now is more evident thats the something after about 60 miles and louder noise wile on 3rd gear that something is wrong, now after a light internet research, is a known issue on this particular year and model of a bike.”
NHTSA complaint #10560881, filed 2014-01, 33,125 milesEngine: “Engine stall when I stop in traffic after bike gets warm. Does not do it all the time. To service tech. Twice, still does it. Has stalled leaving me in harms way. Thank goodness other driver was paying attention. Has happened over a period of 18 months or longer.”
NHTSA complaint #11093364, filed 2018-05, 34,000 milesFuel system: “Extreme jerking and stalling of the engine at hwy speeds in a congested area causing extreme worry about being hit from behind or being tossed off and trashed on I-40. During the mechanical inspection it was discovered that the fuel pump's plastic housing has a flaw, there is a cold mold line in the pressure vessel. There is a long area of the housing that is visibly flawed; an excessively thin wall section that is a result of a molding processes inability to maintain proper mold flow at the proper temp to assure a completely solid pressure vessel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762219, filed 2015-09, 71,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
89% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 49,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10055290Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: components equipped as standard equipment are standalone products covered by warranty of 1 year and information and procedures are handle by dealers when issues accord with product. Model…
- 10055289Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
Other model years of the Yamaha Stratoliner
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 27,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 19 | 31,562 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Yamaha Stratoliner model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 14 complaints (74% of the total), followed by engine with 6.
Has the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner reported?
Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,562 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 49,000 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.