AI Damage2007 Yamaha Stratoliner: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 83% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 17% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (83% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I own a '07 yamaha stratoliner and it's getting harder and harder to get into 3rd gear, I have to stretch out 2nd by pass 3rd and go into 4th. This is not supposed to happen on a bike that has only 19, 000 miles on it.
The motorcycle speedometer , odometer panel leaks moisture and as a result does not show how much fuel is in the tank or how many miles on the bike . Also speedometer sometimes fails as well due to faulty sealant and or part of the motorcycle . I have spoken to the dealer and there is no way to fix it.
There is a strange noise in 3rd gear and have been advised it is a de-laminated gear.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Stratoliner has 13 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.