Yamaha XV16 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha XV16 (2002–2002) that have at least 5 complaints. 2002 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All XV16 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 3,500 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain7 100%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2002: “The consumer contacted the dealer concerning a recall for a motorcycle. The dealer informed the consumer that parts for the cycle are not available. The dealer also informed the consumer that the cycles that were bough at his dealership will get their cycles repaired first. The dealer set an appointment which is five weeks away. Yamaha recall no.# vpo2e, transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10055819, filed 2004-01, 3,200 milesOther Yamaha models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology