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 WarriorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 84 owner complaints about the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior has problems
84 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
70Power train
4Engine and engine cooling
2Vehicle speed control
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Electrical system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes, air
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 70 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior 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
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, VIBRATION MIGHT DAMAGE THE TANK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
4kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 37% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
21under 30k miles21under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other Road Star Warrior 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 Warrior median. How we score
'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior, and the recalls they led to.
- UNINTENDED REAR WHEEL LOCKUPLed to recall 03V-309
In owners' words
What Road Star Warrior owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
LTR FWD FM STEVER YODER (GA) RE PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION OF HIS 2002 YAMAHA ROADSTAR WARRIOR MOTORCYCLE AS REQUIRED IN AUGUST 2003 RECALL.*MR *NM
FIVE MONTHS AGO THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
THE PARTS TO PERFORM RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS HAS NOT BEEN AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 4 MONTHS, AND THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.*AK
Own a 2002 Road Star Warrior?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.