2003 Yamaha Midnight Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Midnight Star years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha Midnight Star. That is the most of any Midnight Star model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 88%), typically at around 17,539 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 15 | 88% | 17,539 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 4,665 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 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.
I am writing in regard to the transmission failure that i experienced on saturday, the 25th of august, 2007 on my 2003 midnight roadstar. Fifth gear was lost while i was leading a group of motorcycles on the interstate. At the time of the failure, i heard a loud metallic click, and thought of a…
When starting the motorcycle the engine coughed (backfired through the carburetor). Subsequent attempts to start the engine were unsuccessful because the starter would no longer engage. This left me stranded and was force to find alternate transportation home in order to pick up my truck & trailer…
Dt: 2003 , yamaha motorcycle's frame rusted. Upon further inspection there was a bracket welded to the frame that cracked. A closer examination revealed all 4 sides of the brackets were cracked. . Consumer caught this in time, and there were no accidents or failures. But consumer felt if this had…
The consumer contacted the dealership on january 2004 in reference to nhtsa recall 03v309000/ rear wheel lock up. The dealer informed the consumer that the parts were not available and that it would take another two months for the parts to be available. *nm it was unknown as to when the parts will…
Recall notice 03v309000 yamaha recall of defective transmission parts that may cause injury or death: i received the notice on january 10, 2004 and contacted the dealer to schedule the required repair. They informed me that the repair kits are to be provided by yamaha and they would call me to…
Other Yamaha Midnight Star years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 Midnight Star | 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 2003 Yamaha Midnight Star?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.