AI Damage2000 Yamaha XVS1100: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 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.
Final drive system, mid shaft that holds u-joint to driveshaft broke off at 2nd thread point and nut with broken shaft fragment was being thrown around between the ujoint and damaging bearings and yoke.
2000 1100 yamaha vstar motorcycle has a mechanical defect with the starter that causes interior damage to the cycle. Is there anything that can be done. This problem is strongly on the internet. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Start went bad and engine would not start. I tried tp get the dealer to repair the problem repeatedly under warranty when inital symptoms started to occur but was told it could not repaired until it failed, which of course was after the warranty had expired.
The starter bolts are twisted indicating internal problems. This is a problem common to this make and model. While yamaha has yet to recall this defective starter, they have replaced it on its current models indicating they are indeed aware of the problem.
I have a yamaha v star 1100. 2000 yr .I have been having problem with the starter . And I have been looking on the web .I have found others with the same problem. This need to be looked in to for I have been told that yamaha has said that thay have a solution for this problm but it is at the cost of the owner .
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 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XVS1100 has 6 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 6, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Yamaha XVS1100?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, powertrain. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: won't start (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Yamaha XVS1100?
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 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 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 2000 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 2026-11-06.