MYRModel Year Report

2004 Yamaha XVS11

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2004 Yamaha XVS11
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:34.593Z

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 XVS11 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2008
2004: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19960
19970
19980
19990
20000
20010
200213
20033
20041
20059
20064
20072
20083

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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MY PARTNER DROVE A V STAR 1100 2004. SHE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE BACK TIRE LOCKING UP, BUT UPON SERVICE, NOTHING WAS FOUND. SHE HAD HAD A PROBLEM WITH METAL FLECKS IN THE OIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060424

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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MY PARTNER DROVE A V STAR 1100 2004. SHE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE BACK TIRE LOCKING UP, BUT UPON SERVICE, NOTHING WAS FOUND. SHE HAD HAD A PROBLEM WITH METAL FLECKS IN THE OIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060424

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050304 — seats

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD LOOSEN DUE TO THE PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SHIFTING ON THE SEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT'S MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-227-5963.

Campaign 05V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050615 — seats

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYLES, THE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD BREAK IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IS OVER TIGHTENED.

Remedy: OWNERS MAY ALREADY HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM YAMAHA DATED MARCH 3, 2005, ABOUT THIS DEFECT. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED REMEDY TO THE REPAIR OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL, YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN

Campaign 05V256000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Yamaha XVS11 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V067000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V256000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Yamaha XVS11 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 2004 Yamaha XVS11?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Yamaha XVS11 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.