MYRModel Year Report

2003 Yamaha XV1700

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2003 Yamaha XV1700
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:55:10.833Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Yamaha XV1700 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 18 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007
2003: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20021
20031
20040
200518
200621
200717

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

BIKE WOULD MISS AT CERTAIN RPM'S(3200) USUALLY ON UPSHIFT THRU THE GEARS..THEN AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS (82-84 MPH IN 5TH GEAR)IT WOULD CONTINUALLY MISS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061206

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061016 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.

Campaign 06V371000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070302 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN ROAD STAR WARRIOR MOTORCYCLES, THE LEAD WIRES FOR THE PICK-UP COIL CAN BREAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PICK-UP COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-227-5963.

Campaign 07V039000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Yamaha XV1700 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V371000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V039000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Yamaha XV1700 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha XV1700?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition:module, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Yamaha XV1700 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.