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2001 Yamaha Road Star SilveradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 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 complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado has problems

7 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 train40
Fuel system, gasoline10
Fuel system, other10
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado 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 Road Star Silverado 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 Silverado median. How we score

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

What Road Star Silverado owners report

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

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER # 06V397000 FOR THE POWER TRAIN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS RECEIVED ON 10/26/2006. THE CONTACT CALLED A SERVICE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR. THE DEALER TOOK THE CONTACTS NAME AND NUMBER AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS THE FIRST BIKE WAITING…
Complaint 10173884 · Nov 20, 2006
AFTER RECEIVING RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT CONSUMER WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PARTS CAME IN. *AK *NM
Complaint 10091710 · Sep 14, 2004
ON JANUARY 9, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT UNTIL MAY 2004. *AK *NM
Complaint 10062989 · Apr 20, 2004 · 13,800 miles

Own a 2001 Road Star Silverado?

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