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Yamaha Midnight Star years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the Yamaha Midnight Star since 2001, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2003 model year has 17 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
29
Recalls
2
Worst year
2003
Model years
2001-2003

Yamaha Midnight Star years to avoid

No model year of the Yamaha Midnight Star stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Yamaha Midnight Star years

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Yamaha Midnight Star complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

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How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Yamaha Midnight Star problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    26
  • Suspension
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Body
    1

Yamaha Midnight Star problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-17Transmission10
2002-7Transmission10
2001-5Transmission20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Yamaha Midnight Star

What years of the Yamaha Midnight Star should you avoid?

No single model year of the Yamaha Midnight Star has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Yamaha Midnight Star?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha Midnight Star?

Transmission, with 26 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (1) and electrical (1).

How many recalls does the Yamaha Midnight Star have?

2 recalls between 2001 and 2003. The 2001 model year has the most, with 2.

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