2002 Yamaha Midnight Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Midnight Star years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Midnight Star model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 19,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 86% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 12,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Yamaha Midnight Star recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.
Risk: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on september 9, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While riding my motorcycle in dec 2015 on state highway 67. I hear a noise that was a new noise i never hear before and then the motor rpm raced higher, at that time i promptly pulled over, i could not physically see anything or hear any issues, so i returned to the road, and as i was shifting…
Consumer has been on a waiting list for over 3 months to have the rear wheel lock up recall 03v309000 repairs performed. The parts have not been available. Dealership indicated it may be another 8 weeks before the recall is performed. *ak
2002 yamaha royal star venture rear shock absorber (air adjustable) failed. This appears to be a chronic problem with this model 1999 to present.*ak
In january 2004, i received a recall from yamaha, stating there is a problem with the transmission and that they will fix it free of charge, and that i should not ride the motorcycle until the work is done. As of march, they still did not have parts at the dealer and i wrote yamaha with my…
Nhtsa recall o3v309000 concerning transmission failure. Dealer did not have the parts to do recall repairs. Dealer informed the consumer that the parts were on back order.*ak
Other Yamaha Midnight Star years
← 2001 Midnight Star · 2003 Midnight Star →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Midnight Star | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Midnight Star | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 Midnight Star | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Midnight Star | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star?
Owners most often report power train, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Midnight Star model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.