2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Road Star Limited Edition years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition. That is the most of any Road Star Limited Edition model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (14 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner 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 Road Star Limited Edition 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 | 14 | 100% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 2,575 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition 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 was riding south bound interstate 95 about 65 mph when all of a sudden my yamaha silverado lost speed and started jerking. I pulled the clutch in and let the bike slow down. I then tried to downshift but the shifter was frozen, finally i got it to go into gear. As i started to pick up speed it…
I was traveling down the freeway when suddenly 5th gear was gone causing me to suddenly loose speed in heavy traffic. I was able to downshift into 4th gear and continue moving at a slower speed, but 5th gear is completely gone. This is the only time it has occurred to me, but there is absolutely no…
I have a 2003 yamaha road star limited silver edition motorcycle, which i purchased from malcolm smith motorsports, riverside. In january 2004, with 2,500 miles on the motorcycle, i had a very dangerous malfunction with the rear brake, causing the rear brake to be applied without applying force to…
Consumer unable to get recall work performed due to lack of parts. *ph recall #03v309000 *jb
Three months ago consumer received a recall letter regarding automatic transmission failure. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Consumer was angry that yamaha had not issued any statement on how long it will take to obtain the component items on recall. *ak
Other Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition years
← 2002 Road Star Limited Edition
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14 | 1 |
| 2002 Road Star Limited Edition | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Road Star Limited Edition model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.