2006 Yamaha Stratoliner Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 74%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,069miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner, 74% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,069 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.
“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“3rd gear, loud whining sounds coming from transmission area while in 3rd gear between 30 and 40 MPH. Yamaha has changed their 3rd gear design and changed their replacement part number, yet has not recalled and repaired our bikes that have the old design. Is this a cover up by the manufacturer off a well known condition that can cause the transmission to lock up and the rider loosing control causing serious injury and or death? Please don't let this happen to me and my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10883503, filed 2016-07, 49,000 miles“The transmission's third gear is failing(grinding noise when in motion) usually starts from 20 to 50 k miles .I contacted Yamaha and they claim no knowledge of any problem. That statement is a total lie as they have even created a replacement part for the problem gear , 3rd pinion, p/n 99999-03864-00 (replaces 1d7-17131-01-00) the original gear was not properly heat treated = cause failure .this problem can cause drive train lockup and crashes leading to fatalities. As long as Yamaha can get people to pay for this defect.( I.e. …”
NHTSA complaint #10825938, filed 2016-02, 20,000 miles“I was driving along on my Yamaha shifting through the gears and 3rd gear started making a rattling noise. Only third gear and speeding up or slowing down.”
NHTSA complaint #10906207, filed 2016-09, 30,000 miles“Third gear started to become very noisy, something that other Stratoliner owners have noticed. The problem is with a gear that was not properly heat treated. When I took the motorcycle to the dealer before the 5 year warranty expired I was told the mechanic could not hear the noise. The noise is quite obvious. The service manager called Yamaha and was told that since modifications were done (an aftermarket belt and pulley and rear tire) that was the cause. Mind you, this is a motorcycle that is rode on the interstate highway with quite a few trips from ohio to florida. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444411, filed 2012-01, 49,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 83% |
| 2006 | 14 | 74% |
Other parts of the 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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