Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2001. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 Road StarMost complaints | 105 | 1 |
| 2002 Road StarMost complaints | 87 | 1 |
| 2001 Road StarMost complaints | 57 | 2 |
| 2000 Road Star | 18 | 1 |
| 1999 Road Star | 15 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train246
- Engine and engine cooling27
- Fuel system, gasoline12
- Structure10
- Suspension8
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Wheels3
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the Road Star.
06V397000 · Power train17 Oct 2006 · 1999, 2000, 2001
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS MAY NOT MEET YAMAHA QUALITY-CONTROL STANDARDS, WHICH COULD ALLOW ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINING CIRCLIP.
03V309000 · Power train26 Aug 2003 · 2001, 2002, 2003
IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.
NHTSA recalls