Yamaha Road Star Silverado Problems by Year
Yamaha Road Star Silverado years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Road Star Silverado year: 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Road Star Silverado: 50 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 Road Star Silverado: 17 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 Road Star Silverado: 7 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 Road Star Silverado problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 64 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Yamaha Road Star Silverado model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Road Star Silverado | 50 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Road Star Silverado | 17 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Road Star Silverado | 7 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 Road Star Silverado | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 1999 Road Star Silverado | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha Road Star Silverado years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (17), 2003 (50) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Road Star Silverado year. 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 Silverado?
Power Train, with 64 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.