MYRModel Year Report

2002 Yamaha XVS1100

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2002 Yamaha XVS1100
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:34:26.144Z

Only 3 complaints 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 3 complaints 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 XVS1100 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2005 2006: 15 complaints 2006
2002: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20006
20017
20023
20032
20041
200510
200615

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 3 total reports mention: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

I WAS OUT RIDING MY 2002 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE THAT I OBTAINED FROM MY STEPDAD. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60MPH ON A 2-LANE STATE HIGHWAY APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200617

I WAS RIDING ALONG ON US 380 IN MCKINNEY, TX AND AS I APPROACHED A SIGNAL LIGHT, I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND THAT'S WHEN I HEARD A MYSTERIOUS WINING SOUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140730

YAMAHA V-STAR MIDDLE SHAFT ENGINEERING DEFECT... THERE IS MANY CASES OF THIS FAILING ALL OVER THE NET TIME AND TIME AGAIN... DEFECT THAT YAMAHA HAS WITH THE MIDDLE SHAFT ON THEIR SHAFT DRIVE V STAR MOTORCYCLES... *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130729

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Yamaha XVS1100 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Yamaha XVS1100 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 2002 Yamaha XVS1100?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Yamaha XVS1100 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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