1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Road Star Silverado years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado. That ranks 4th out of 5 Road Star Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining 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 with injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace certain transmission components with new ones free of charge. The recall began on october 30, 2006. Owners may 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.
My 1999 yamaha road star motorcycle consistently voids raw fuel from the carburetor through the air cleaner down onto the hot engine case and onto the ground, especially when it is hot. The yamaha motorcycle company refuses to acknowledge this; local dealer knows nothing about this issue that…
Other Yamaha Road Star Silverado years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Road Star Silverado | 50 | 1 |
| 2002 Road Star Silverado | 17 | 1 |
| 2001 Road Star Silverado | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 Road Star Silverado | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Road Star Silverado model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.