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1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour DeluxeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe has problems

5 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
Electrical system30
Tires20

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

1 recall

1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe 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

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 97V-230 · Dec 15, 1997 · 1,027 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LACK OF REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATION.

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

1997 vs. every other Royal Star Tour Deluxe 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 Royal Star Tour Deluxe median. How we score

'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Royal Star Tour Deluxe owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 1997 ROYAL STAR TOUR DELUXE. IT WOULD OCCASIONALLY NOT MAKE CONTACT SO THE ENGINE WOULD START. GIGGLING THE KEY WOULD USUALLY RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. ON THIS OCCASION I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER REFUELING AND DIDN'T THINK MUCH ABOUT IT UNTIL I GOT…
Complaint 10335496 · Jun 9, 2010 · 26,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING A 1997 YAMAHA ROYAL STAR TOUR DELUXE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUITS, BUT ELECTRONIC REMAIN ON. STOPPING THE BIKE AND RESTARTING RESOLVES THE ISSUE. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE 405 HIGHWAY, AND ALMOST CAUSING A MAJOR (AND POTENTIALLY FATAL) ACCIDENT.…
Complaint 10321380 · Mar 22, 2010 · 15,200 miles
FAULT IGNITION SWITCH HAS AN INTERMITTENT CONNECTION. THIS CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE TO LOSS POWER SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM
Complaint 10019283 · May 26, 2003

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