2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and exterior lighting (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 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.
- Electrical system1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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 .”
NHTSA complaint #10236321, filed 2008-07, 28,000 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10375173, filed 2011-01, 30,000 milesExterior lighting: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10242728, filed 2008-09, 1 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 30,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100.
Other model years of the Yamaha V Star 1100
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 17,628 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 28,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Yamaha V Star 1100 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 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 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 30,000 miles; 80% 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.