Tl* the contact owns a 2002 yamaha xv16app-w road star silverado. When driving long distances, the vehicle would leak fuel from the carburetor overflow tubing onto the engine from the intake inside of the carburetor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but an appropriate repair could not be found. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 12,091.
The worst 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission13
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
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- Transmission13
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on september 9, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
Recall number 03V309000 · Recall details
What 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 yamaha road star silverado motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine rpms increased abnormlly and the rear wheel seized. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed to determine the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 53,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 yamaha roadster silverado motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed that there was fluid on the rear tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the bearings in the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred in approximately one month. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Just left work riding my 2002 yamaha v-star 1100 heard a whinning noise as I was decelerating, made it home and decided to take the bike to the shop, on my way to the shop the bike started shaking very badly had to pull over or I was going to eat the pavement this being my only transportation I was in '!@#$% creek. Found out through a shop that my middle gear drive shaft had snapped and is going to cost 2500 dollars need help could get it done for 1200 if a private mechanic that work on harleys to do it how could I get to work when it's 45 miles from my home?
I own a 2002 yamaha road star several times a day on the days that I drive my bike I experience a backfiring through carburetor I have brought it to several shops and each of them say the same thing that it's sticking valves and that roadsters are noted for this. If yamaha gets this complaint so much why haven't they done something about ? I have dropped my bike several times on slow turns when your in need of the power and then it gone and your in trouble and down you go .thank god for my engine guards the stop the bike from a lot of damage.
On january the 5, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealer was contacted, and they indicated that they don't know when the part will be available.
On january 7, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealer was contacted, and dealer indicated that consumer should wait until june 2004.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure on january 09, 2004. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer informed consumer that the parts were not available. Consumer contacted the dealer again on april 08, 2004 to see if the parts were available, and dealer informed consumer that the parts were not available.
Recall parts on back order for 2002 yamaha roadstar 1600 silverado. (nar) *ph
On january 3, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission failure. Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.
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Questions about the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado
Is the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, close to a typical Road Star Silverado model year.
What is the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado year score?
The 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Yamaha Road Star Silverado: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 13 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V309000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado have bad transmission?
The Yamaha Road Star Silverado model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (46 complaints) and 2002 (13 complaints).
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