2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,614miles, 7 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 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints (69% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,614 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. 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.
- Electrical system2 15%
- Engine cooling1 7.7%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I have a 2001 Yamaha raptor (atv). I know Yamaha is aware of the problem because they fixed it for 2002. Every 2001 raptor that I know of has had this happen. I was riding my atv when I heard a loud clung, my chain broke and I went over the handle bars. The transmission had locked up. This is a very common problem with the 2001 and I feel that Yamaha should be responsible for the cost of repairing it in the way of a recall. They know they made a mistake and now need to take care of the customer before someone gets hurt. My atv has very low hours on it because of no time to ride. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098852, filed 2004-11, 200 milesElectrical system: “2001 Yamaha yzf600-r6 motorcycle often leaking on motorcycle swingarm, chain, and shock. Discolored aluminum parts and was forced to replace the chain due to the metal being eaten away. This has been an ongoing problem that Yamaha USA would not acknowledge. The bike was checked at the dealer for possible problems and I was told that there was not anything wrong functionally.”
NHTSA complaint #10102976, filed 2004-12Engine cooling: “I have a 2001 road star silveraldo with 28000 miles. I changed my own oil at least every 3000 miles, along with filter. Every time I drain the iol I find brass and aluminum in the bottom of the drain pan. There has also been a knock when I first start the bike, and occasionally during a long run. During the first season I took the bike back to the dealer several times due to the knock and tapping. The first winter Yamaha replaced 2 hydraulic lifters because they would not hold a charge. This did not cure the metal in the oil. The next winter Yamaha sent a rep. …”
NHTSA complaint #10048910, filed 2003-11, 28,000 milesBody and structure: “Vehicle is a 2001 Yamaha road star,complaint is regarding crack forming in rear fender from excessive vibration and swaying. Which in time will travel full width of fender and eventually fall off causing injury to rider,passenger or vehicles following.Yamaha knows of this problem and even replaced all or most fenders in 1999,supposably Yamaha reinforced fender where crack was forming now crack is forming in new location.road stars manufactured from 2000 to 2003 are affected by this problem,from what I have come to know 2004 road stars are reinforced in this problem area.many people have this…”
NHTSA complaint #10066258, filed 2004-04, 8,300 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,550 and 19,500 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 XV1600ASNC 2001, 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 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC.
Other model years of the Yamaha XV1600ASNC
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 13 | 12,614 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Yamaha XV1600ASNC model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 9 complaints (69% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC 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 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,614 miles and the middle half falls between 8,550 and 19,500 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 30, 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.