2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 69%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,582miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC, 69% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,582 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“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 miles“I have purchased a 2001 Yamaha r6 motorcycle , after 8500 miles , the 2nd gear slips and misses ,dealer said needs new transmission at $2000 to fix. Never abused this motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10045079, filed 2003-10, 8,550 miles“2001 Yamaha raptortransmission failure, transmission will lock up when under a load in 2nd gear.. Completely locking up the back tires resulting in a possible crash situation.. This is the 2nd time this has happened to my 2001 Yamaha raptor, first time was under factory warranty, purchased new in march of 01, failed may of 01. Mine failed before the updated parts were avaialable from Yamaha.. My transmission failed again in june of 05. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129858, filed 2005-07“The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH., there was an abnormal noise heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was driven home. The manufacturer was contacted about recall information however, no recall information was on record for the VIN number given. The engine and transmission was inspected by the contact who discovered the 4th gear pinion clip and teeth were fractured. The model of the motorcycle was model # xv16atnb.”
NHTSA complaint #10165403, filed 2006-08, 19,500 miles“2001 Yamaha raptor 660r. The 2001 raptor transmission has a problem with the fourth gear dogs. The 2001 tranny is weak and Yamaha will not cover it under warranty. This has happened to just about every 2001 raptor owner that I know.”
NHTSA complaint #10141220, filed 2005-10Related 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 XV1600ASNC 2001, Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003 +8 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 69% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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