Yamaha Road Star Warrior Problems by Year
NHTSA has 117 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, across 3 model years (2002–2004). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (84). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Yamaha Road Star Warrior years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Road Star Warrior model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Road Star Warrior: 84 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2003 Road Star Warrior: 26 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 Road Star Warrior: 7 complaints, 0 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 Warrior problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 94 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Yamaha Road Star Warrior problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2002: power train (70)
All Yamaha Road Star Warrior model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Road Star Warrior | 7 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Road Star Warrior | 26 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2002 Road Star Warrior | 84 | 2 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Yamaha Road Star Warrior years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (84), 2003 (26), 2004 (7). 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 Warrior?
Power Train, with 94 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Road Star Warrior have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.