2005 Yamaha XV1700 Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 11,580miles, 18 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha XV1700. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (39% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,580 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Fuel system7 39%
- Engine cooling4 22%
- Electrical system1 5.6%
- Engine1 5.6%
- Equipment1 5.6%
- Tires1 5.6%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.6%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “My 2005 Yamaha roadstar was leaking fuel from the carburetor when restarting after fueling up during a long roadtrip. The hot fuel was pouring out of the carb and onto my hot mufflers. Afraid the bike would catch on fire, I had to wait for it to cool down to restart which it did. I took the bike to honda/Yamaha of savannah where they cleaned the carb, replaced the fuel filter and cleaned out the whole gas tank. The tech stated there might have been debris in the fuel system leaving the needle valve in the carb unseated and allowing fuel to pass through and leak out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342485, filed 2010-07, 11,900 milesEngine cooling: “Sticking valves caused the motorcycle to run very poorly in traffic and loss of power, resulting in necessary stops on highways. I have previously spoken with Yamaha dealers, and they have tried to make it seem like it was my fault. They said a valve job would run around $1000.00. This problem had been occurrring since the motorcycle was 1 month old in january 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10191400, filed 2007-05, 500 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Had a small oil leak from the transfer case, inspection showed that it was the output shaft leaking next to the front drive pulley. Upon inspection discovered that the nut securing the drive pulley on the shaft was loose, the lock tab was still in place. Discovered that the splines on the front drive pulley were worn and the pulley now fit very loose. It is possible for the lock take to wear from vibration to a point where the nut comes off, if that happened the pulley and drive belt could come off and lock the rear tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214258, filed 2008-01, 20,137 milesElectrical system: “I was riding my 2005 Yamaha roadstar warrior motorcycle from my home in the dfw area to hill country. Approximately 100 miles into the trip my bike would cutout every now and again, almost like someone was pushing the kill switch on the motorcycle. If I pulled in the clutch the bike would come back to an idle and it would be fine, I could continue on riding. It proceeded to do this the entire weekend until I could get home and repair it. Once I got home I found out that both the tabs that hold on my cps (crank position sensor) had broken off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173818, filed 2006-11, 36,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 16,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V039000Feb 7, 2007Engine and engine coolingCovers: Yamaha XV1700 2002–2007
On certain road star warrior motorcycles, the lead wires for the pick-up coil can break while the engine is running, causing the engine to stall and be impossible to restart.
- 06V371000Sep 28, 2006Vehicle speed controlCovers: Yamaha XV1700 2002–2005, FJR1300 2003–2005, YZFR1 2004–2005 +1 more
On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
Recall details for the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10025547Mar 3, 2008Engine cooling. Accessory big bar engine guard washer placement - all xv1700 (road star) models.
Other model years of the Yamaha XV1700
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 | 4,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 21 | 4,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 18 | 11,580 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (39% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Yamaha XV1700 reported?
Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,580 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 16,000 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 29, 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.