Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition, across 2 model years (2002–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Road Star Limited Edition model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Road Star Limited Edition: 14 complaints, 1 recall
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 Road Star Limited Edition problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Road Star Limited Edition | 14 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2002 Road Star Limited Edition | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (14). 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 Road Star Limited Edition?
Power Train, with 14 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.