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Yamaha Road Star Warrior years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 117 complaints about the Yamaha Road Star Warrior since 2002, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2002 model year has 84 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and engine problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2002
Owner complaints
117
Recalls
2
Worst year
2002
Model years
2002-2004

Yamaha Road Star Warrior years to avoid

More than twice the Road Star Warrior's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Yamaha Road Star Warrior years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Yamaha Road Star Warrior complaints by model year

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

200220032004

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Yamaha Road Star Warrior problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    94
  • Engine
    11
  • Electrical
    7
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Driver assistance
    1

Yamaha Road Star Warrior problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2004917Electrical6,25000
20036926Transmission5,00011
20023384Transmission4,00020Avoid

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Yamaha Road Star Warrior

What years of the Yamaha Road Star Warrior should you avoid?

2002. It has more than twice the Yamaha Road Star Warrior's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 84, mostly about transmission and engine.

What is the best year for a used Yamaha Road Star Warrior?

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

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha Road Star Warrior?

Transmission, with 94 complaints across all years, followed by engine (11) and electrical (7).

How many recalls does the Yamaha Road Star Warrior have?

2 recalls between 2002 and 2004. The 2002 model year has the most, with 2.

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