2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Power Train:driveline (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2011-01-07 · Electrical System · 30,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2001 yamaha v-star 1100 motorcycle. the contact started the ignition and the one way starter clutch failed without prior warning. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000. …”
2010-04-13 · Power Train:driveline · 79,000 mi“very loud whining on deceleration vibration at takeoff grinding noise freewheeling drive train. *tr…”
2008-09-17 · Exterior Lighting · 1 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 (na) yamaha v-star. the contact noticed that the exterior lighting would sporadically fail, which reduced visibility and increased the risk of a serious crash. she took the vehicle to the dealer on four occasions and they replaced several fuses. immediately after the repairs, the failure recurred. currently, all of th…”
2008-07-29 · Structure · 28,000 mi“i had a failure of the nut holding on the middle drive of a yamaha v-star 1100 , it started with a grinding noise , the result was a $2500.00 repair bill to a bike that only has 28,000 miles on it , had to replace everything involved with the middle drive, i have asked for the old parts to be returned . *tr…”
2006-09-14 · Power Train · 15,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated the 2001 yamaha vstar motorcycle had difficulty shifting from first to second gear. the problem had been a continuous problem for six months but the motorcycle was not taken to a dealer to try to fix the issue.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.