2022 Yamaha WaveRunner VX Limited HO — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $11,000–$15,500. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
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Kestrel Take
The mid-range VX with the high-output naturally aspirated 1812cc engine — strong performance without a supercharger, plus a package of accessories. One of the best-rounded family skis. Verify the wear ring, salt history, and that the included accessories are present.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
Personal watercraft fall to the Consumer Product Safety Commission rather than NHTSA. Its recall feed rarely names a specific model year, so we have not wired it in — matching on the brand alone would attach other people’s machines to this page. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2022 Yamaha WaveRunner VX Limited HO
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
Debris wears the wear ring and impeller.
Repair cost (estimate): $150-$600
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The dual-throttle brake/reverse system has components that can fault; verify operation.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$700
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Driveline seal wears with hours.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Worn wear ring
- ✗RiDE faults
- ✗Salt corrosion, no flushing
- ✗Missing included accessories
Good Signs
- ✓Working RiDE system
- ✓Good wear ring, freshwater use or flushing
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