2006 Yamaha XV19 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 38%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Yamaha XV19, 38% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,100 miles.
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 was downshifting and heard a really load noise from the transmission. The noise is prevalent in 3 rd gear only when downshifting. It is worse as it can be heard when accelerating now. Only 3rd gear is effected. I cannot use 3rd gear at all at this time. The noise can be heard when riding the bike or standing near when driving by.”
NHTSA complaint #10455087, filed 2012-04, 19,200 miles“While riding at low RPM's in 3rd gear a loud clacking is present. I contacted my Yamaha dealer and was advised that there is a replacement 3rd gear listed for that model and year, however, Yamaha is not acknowledging the known defect which could result in catastrophic loss of power.”
NHTSA complaint #10620925, filed 2014-08, 320,000 miles“I am getting a loud clacking and whine from the transmission in 3rd gear. This is the only gear that is doing it and it sounds like it is coming apart! I am afraid to ride it very far because it might brake and lock up my drive train when I am at speed on the interstate and it cause me to crash! This happens when I am going through the gears, 1st to 2nd then to 3rd and all hell breaks loose. If I go on to 4th gear it stops and the same with 5th gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862386, filed 2016-05, 40,000 miles“Third gear in my 2006 stratoliner s is completely useless. The gear has either severely worn itself or is chipped. When in gear (from 25-35mph) the transmission produces a severe whine and grinding sound. Yamaha and the dealership claim there is no widespread issue however I am in contact with five other 2006 stratoliner owners who have the exact same problem!”
NHTSA complaint #10356317, filed 2010-09, 23,500 miles“I began to notice a whining from the transmission in third gear. Minor at first but has gotten progressively louder over the last month. Looked the problem up on several Yamaha roadliner / stratoliner forums and found out that many others are having the same and worse problems including loosing third gear. I have read that some have tried to get Yamaha to recall these but no recall to date as of yet. I will have to stop riding my bike as I don't want to loose third out on a trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462896, filed 2012-06, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019645Mar 29, 2006Service manual correction - additional step to installing left balancer drive gear.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2006 Yamaha XV19
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Yamaha XV19
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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