2002 Yamaha XV16 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Yamaha XV16 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Yamaha XV16. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 7 complaints (100% of the total). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
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.
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 3,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V309000Aug 26, 2003Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha XV16 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003 +8 more
In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.
Recall details for the 2002 Yamaha XV16 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Yamaha XV16.
Other model years of the Yamaha XV16
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 3,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Yamaha XV16 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Yamaha XV16 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Yamaha XV16 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 7 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2002 Yamaha XV16 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Yamaha XV16 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 3,500 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 28, 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.