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SuspensionPart report

2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
1,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,600 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.

“While driving the motorcycle at any speed consumer heard a noise coming from rear axle. Motorcycle was taken to the dealership, and technician determined that was manufactured with defect. The problem causes vibration and the rear tire to run out of alignment with the rest of the vehicle causing excessive tire wear and hard to control conditions.”

NHTSA complaint #10090303, filed 2004-09, 1,600 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004117%

Other parts of the 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100

Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100

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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