2006 Yamaha V-Star Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,494miles, 20 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 20 complaints (100% of the total), followed by suspension (1). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,494 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Transmission and drivetrain20 100%
- Suspension1 5.0%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “While riding at around 50 MPH the motorcycle rear tire jerked and shook then locked up and caused the back to skid out of control. After taking the motorcycle home and inspecting the bike I found the middle shaft was broken at the nut. I investigated the problem and hundreds if not thousands of Yamaha 1100 v star motorcycles have had this failure. I was lucky, but the next person might not be.”
NHTSA complaint #10712485, filed 2015-04, 20,100 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 2006 Yamaha V-Star. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. No warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ring gear bearing fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 4,535.”
NHTSA complaint #10630862, filed 2014-09, 4,535 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,500 and 23,266 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10055289Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
Other model years of the Yamaha V-Star
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 | 20,494 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Yamaha V-Star have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Yamaha V-Star is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 20 complaints (100% of the total), followed by suspension with 1.
Has the 2006 Yamaha V-Star 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 2006 Yamaha V-Star reported?
Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,494 miles and the middle half falls between 17,500 and 23,266 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.