2006 Yamaha Stratoliner Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 32%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,562miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner, 32% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,562 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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 miles“The motorcycle is making knocking noises while downshifting thru 3rd and 2nd gears. The transmission also seems to howl while at low speed in 3rd gear. I am afraid to ride for the fear of transmission locking up!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10474391, filed 2012-09, 22,613 miles“After shifting into third gear (3rd) an unusually sounding loud howling noise can be heard until I shift into fourth gear (4th). The loud howling noise is only in third gear (3rd).”
NHTSA complaint #10649476, filed 2014-10, 64,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner motorcycle. The contact stated that while sitting idle at a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10509451, filed 2013-04, 40,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 6 | 32% |
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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.
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