2002 Yamaha XV16 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 100%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Yamaha XV16, 100% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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 miles“The bike had a broken retaining circlip which can cause the rear wheel to lock up. This can cause a crash. This vehicle is on re-call but the parts are not available. The dealership is not scheduling repairs until parts are available and will not notify consumers.”
NHTSA complaint #10055944, filed 2004-02, 11,478 miles“Consumer's client unable to ride motorcycle due to lack of availability of recall parts. The consumer has been unable to ride the motorcycle because it is at the dealer awaiting the recall manual transmission parts. The consume request a refund of the purchase price, dealer prep charges, extended warranty etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10067466, filed 2004-04“Consumer received NHTSA recall# 03v309000 concerning transmission failure in january 2004. Consumer contacted the local dealer, who did not have the parts. Dealer was contacted on 3/9/2004, and still did not have the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10061730, filed 2004-03“Dealership is unable to perform transmission recall 03v309000 repairs because the parts were not been available for over 2 months. Could not drive the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10065269, filed 2004-03Related recalls
- 03V309000Aug 26, 2003In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results…Covers: Yamaha XV16 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003 +8 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 100% |
← All problems reported for the 2002 Yamaha XV16
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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