2006 Yamaha V-Star Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,535miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Yamaha V-Star, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,535 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.
“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 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Yamaha V-Star
← All problems reported for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star
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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