2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 6, 2014 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Road Star Warrior years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Road Star Warrior model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 5,575 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System4 · ~5,575 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling4 · ~5,575 mi
Power Train2 · ~2,146 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~22,135 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~22,135 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System457%5,575——
Engine and Engine Cooling457%5,575——
Power Train229%2,146——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)114%22,135——
Vehicle Speed Control114%22,135——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 4 complaints
2004: 2200422006: 4200642014: 120141

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior.

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.

Going south bound on i15 and had a semi behind me and all of a sudden the bikes cuts out like it's running out of fuel it slowed me down to 55 my and glanced in my mirror and seen the semi right on my but as if he did notice me slowing down then all of a sudden the bike starts going again and i was…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Aug 6, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10619432

Engine started cutting out and back firing at 70 mph on rt15 near st. George , utah. Was able to nurse bike home over a two day period by not exceeding 67~68 mph driving in the truck lane on rt15 during labor day weekend on 75 mph access highway. Replaced pickup sensor (crankshaft position sensor)…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 19, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10168596

2004 yamaha roadstar warrior "crank shaft position sensor failure" date of failure august, 30 2004 approx 3000 miles purchase date: june 2004 1.) i was traveling on my 2004 yamaha roadstar warrior at 65 mph in congested highway conditions at night prior/during the during the component (crank shaft…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 7, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10159218

Cps failure. Engine cut out when rolling off throttle. *jb

Electrical System · received Jun 7, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10159269

Cps failure. Engine cut out when rolling off the throttle. *jb

Electrical System · received Jun 7, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10159272

Other Yamaha Road Star Warrior years

← 2003 Road Star Warrior

YearComplaintsRecalls
200470
2003 Road Star Warrior261
2002 Road Star Warrior842

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Road Star Warrior model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.