Model year record
2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 recalls & problems
The 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainDriveline | 3 | 28,000 mi |
| Structure | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system
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.
- Power train › Driveline
VERY LOUD WHINING ON DECELERATION VIBRATION AT TAKEOFF GRINDING NOISE FREEWHEELING DRIVE TRAIN. *TR
- Exterior lighting
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 THE REPAIRS HAVE UNSUCCESSFULLY REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100.
- Structure
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
- Power train
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
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.