Yamaha Midnight Star Problems by Year
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha Midnight Star, across 5 model years (1999–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (17). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Yamaha Midnight Star years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Midnight Star model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Midnight Star: 17 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 Midnight Star: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 Midnight Star: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Yamaha Midnight Star problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha Midnight Star model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Midnight Star | 17 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2002 Midnight Star | 7 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2001 Midnight Star | 5 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 Midnight Star | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Midnight Star | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha Midnight Star years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (17), 2002 (7), 2001 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha Midnight Star?
Power Train, with 26 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Midnight Star have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.