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Yamaha XVS65 problems by year

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Yamaha XVS65 since 2001, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2003 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
21
Recalls
2
Worst year
2003
Model years
2001-2009

Yamaha XVS65 years to avoid

No model year of the Yamaha XVS65 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Yamaha XVS65 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Yamaha XVS65 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20012002200320042005200620072009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Yamaha XVS65 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    16
  • Wheels
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Body
    1

Yamaha XVS65 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2009-4Transmission00
2007-3Transmission02
2006-2Transmission00
2005-1Engine20
2004-4Transmission20
2003-5Transmission13,50020
2002-1Electrical20
2001-1Transmission20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Yamaha XVS65

What years of the Yamaha XVS65 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Yamaha XVS65 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Yamaha XVS65?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha XVS65?

Transmission, with 16 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (2) and engine (2).

How many recalls does the Yamaha XVS65 have?

2 recalls between 2001 and 2009. The 2005 model year has the most, with 2.

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