Yamaha Road Star years to avoid
More than twice the Road Star's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Yamaha Road Star years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Yamaha Road Star complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Yamaha Road Star problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission246
- Engine29
- Fuel system17
- Body10
- Suspension8
- Wheels3
- Electrical2
- Brakes2
- Tires1
- Steering1
- Lights1
- Airbags1
Yamaha Road Star problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 7 | Fuel system | 20,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 21 | Engine | 8,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2003 | - | 105 | Transmission | 4,000 | 1 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2002 | - | 87 | Transmission | 6,000 | 1 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2001 | - | 57 | Transmission | 9,200 | 2 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 18 | Engine | 16,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 15 | Body | 59,000 | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Yamaha Road Star
What years of the Yamaha Road Star should you avoid?
2001, 2002 and 2003. Each has more than twice the Yamaha Road Star's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 105, mostly about transmission and suspension.
What is the best year for a used Yamaha Road Star?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Yamaha Road Star?
Transmission, with 246 complaints across all years, followed by engine (29) and fuel system (17).
How many recalls does the Yamaha Road Star have?
2 recalls between 1999 and 2009. The 2001 model year has the most, with 2.
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