no report yet
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP.
2002 Yamaha Road Star SilveradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Power train
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2002 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.
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
2002 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.
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.…
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…
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…
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