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.
1999 Yamaha Road StarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1999 Yamaha Road Star, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 12, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Yamaha Road Star has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Structure1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
4Suspension
1Exterior lighting
1Steering
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 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
1999 Yamaha Road 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.
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
1999 vs. every other Road 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 Road Star median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Yamaha Road Star, and the recalls they led to.
- UNINTENDED REAR WHEEL LOCKUPLed to recall 03V-309
In owners' words
What Road Star owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 YAMAHA ROADSTAR WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 75000 MILES. THE STEEL FRAME THAT THE MONO SHOCK BOLTS CRACKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN RIDING LESS THAN 5 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP THE SHOCKS WOULD NOT RESPOND. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, EASTERN MOTOR…
DT: CONTACT STATED THE FRAME ON MOTORCYCLE SEVERELY CRACKED AT THE REAR SHOCK MOUNT. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND HAS CAUSED THE UNSAFE TO RIDE.. DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE FRAME. THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED HE…
CONSUMER STATES HE WAS JUST IN A ACCIDENT WITH HIS MOTORCYCLE, WHERE THE KICK STAND SCREW CAME OUT. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE MOTORCYCLE LIKE HIS. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE SIDE STAND SWITCH SCREW COULD LOOSEN DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER…
Own a 1999 Road Star?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.