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2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited EditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints141 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition has problems

14 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 train141
Service brakes, hydraulic11

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

1 recall

2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition 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 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

2003 vs. every other Road Star Limited Edition 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 Road Star Limited Edition median. How we score

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

What Road Star Limited Edition owners report

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

I WAS RIDING SOUTH BOUND INTERSTATE 95 ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY YAMAHA SILVERADO LOST SPEED AND STARTED JERKING. I PULLED THE CLUTCH IN AND LET THE BIKE SLOW DOWN. I THEN TRIED TO DOWNSHIFT BUT THE SHIFTER WAS FROZEN, FINALLY I GOT IT TO GO INTO GEAR. AS I STARTED TO PICK UP SPEED IT…
Complaint 10353965 · Sep 5, 2010 · 14,000 miles
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY 5TH GEAR WAS GONE CAUSING ME TO SUDDENLY LOOSE SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO DOWNSHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR AND CONTINUE MOVING AT A SLOWER SPEED, BUT 5TH GEAR IS COMPLETELY GONE. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME IT HAS OCCURRED TO ME, BUT THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO…
Complaint 10278355 · Jul 26, 2009 · 13,078 miles
DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE PARTS TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION RECALL IN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. *PH CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFROMED CONSUMER THAT THEY'RE NOT CERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS FOR REPAIR WILL ARRIVE. *LA
Complaint 10071424 · Apr 15, 2004

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