2001 Yamaha XVS1100 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,952miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,952 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 have a 2001 Yamaha v-star 1100 classic. My motorcycle is experiencing what appears to be a widespread problem with starters for this motorcycle model. Since the motorcycle is out of warranty, Yamaha will not correct the problem. Judging from the number of people on the 1100 v-star 1100 forum, this is a very widespread problem that has yet to be addressed by Yamaha. My motorcycle is displaying the same problems that indicate a faulty starter, I.e twisted connector bolts . Is there any way we can force Yamaha to address this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #10072417, filed 2004-05, 7,805 miles“The vehicle had just passed the warranty date when the starter failed. The dealer was consulted along with the manufacturer, but neither would fix the problem unless the consumer paid for it.”
NHTSA complaint #10034400, filed 2003-12, 3,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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