Yamaha V-Star years to avoid
No model year of the Yamaha V-Star stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Yamaha V-Star years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Yamaha V-Star complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Yamaha V-Star problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission21
- Suspension1
- Engine1
- Electrical1
Yamaha V-Star problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 75 | 20 | Transmission | 20,820 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Yamaha V-Star
What years of the Yamaha V-Star should you avoid?
No single model year of the Yamaha V-Star has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Yamaha V-Star?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Yamaha V-Star?
Transmission, with 21 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (1) and engine (1).
How many recalls does the Yamaha V-Star have?
No recalls on record.
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