2005 Yamaha XVS1100 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 motorcycle. While driving approximately 25 MPH, a loud whining noise emitted upon release of the throttle. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. The technician stated that the drive shaft bolt dislodged into the engine, which caused substantial damage and the engine required replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10476630, filed 2012-09, 31,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 27% |
| 2005 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100
← All problems reported for the 2005 Yamaha XVS1100
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.
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