2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,628miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,628 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.
“I was driving on I-70 near aurora, co, at approximately 55-60 MPH in the far left lane when I started losing speed. I noticed that my drive shaft was still spinning and my speedometer was still showing my speed and would change with the amount of throttle that I gave it. Luckily, when I turned on my right turn signal, I was able to coast through traffic to the right shoulder of the road and get off of the road. When I was able to disassemble the final drive, I found that the clutch hub, which is attached to the rear wheel and engages into the final drive, had had all of its teeth sheared off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850210, filed 2016-03, 19,571 miles“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“Vehicle is a Yamaha motorcycle. At about 45 MPH lost drive power. None of the gears would work to provide power to rear end. Repair was done at a Yamaha repair shop. Part replaced was called the final gear clutch hub. Repair spokesperson indicated that the failure and the manner of failure was uncommon. Essentially the gear teeth on this hub disintegrated and without proper explanation as to why. Fortunately I was able to get to the side of the ride by coasting out of the other lane(s) of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10242149, filed 2008-09, 17,628 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 50% |
| 2001 | 3 | 60% |
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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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