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2001 Yamaha Midnight StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2001 Yamaha Midnight Star recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 06V-397 · Oct 17, 2006 · 20,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 03V-309 · Aug 26, 2003 · 29,139 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Yamaha.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Midnight Star year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Midnight Star median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Midnight Star owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

EIGHT MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 REGARDING THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAYBE INCORRECTLY MACHINED, WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
Complaint 10087579 · Aug 10, 2004
THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE TRANSMISSION RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 4 MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED IT MAY BE ANOTHER 6 WEEKS BEFORE THEY RECEIVE PARTS. *AK *SC *JB
Complaint 10067154 · May 11, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK *JB
Complaint 10059591 · Mar 17, 2004

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