2002 Yamaha Road Star Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2002 Yamaha Road Star, 94% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 6,200 miles. The words owners use most often: “concerning transmission” (52% of reports).
- 82power train complaints
- 6,200median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Concerning transmission: mentioned in 43 of 82 complaints (52%)
- Consumer contacted: mentioned in 19 of 82 complaints (23%)
- Avenue cypress: mentioned in 15 of 82 complaints (18%)
- Service manager victor: mentioned in 15 of 82 complaints (18%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 33 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 82 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Yamaha Road Star power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Road Star | 1 | 100% | 30,000 |
| 2007 Road Star | 1 | 14% | 53,000 |
| 2004 Road Star | 4 | 19% | 5,500 |
| 2003 Road Star | 100 | 95% | 4,000 |
| 2002 Road Star | 82 | 94% | 6,200 |
| 2001 Road Star | 47 | 82% | 8,100 |
| 2000 Road Star | 7 | 39% | 15,000 |
| 1999 Road Star | 4 | 27% | 20,693 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 yamaha road star. While driving 60 mph the rear wheel locked. Upon further inspection he noticed that pins that connect the fourth and the fifth gear had fractured. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was…
Freeway driving at 50 mph, i heard a pop and my speedometer quit. Heard grinding in the drive train. I pulled over to a stop. Upon rolling my bike onto a trailer the rear end locked up. The middle gear shaft snapped off at rear end with the retaining nut floating loose with the front u-joint in the…
After receiving a recall letter the dealer was called and the consumer made an appointment. The dealer stated they would call the consumer back, however the consumer never received a call back. They called the dealer and they stated maybe another thirty days. Transmission recall 03v309000. *jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Yamaha Road Stars have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about power train for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star (94% of the 87 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Yamaha Road Star power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 6,200 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2002 Yamaha Road Star?
The most frequent phrase is “concerning transmission”, in 43 of 82 complaints, followed by “consumer contacted” (19).
See all 2002 Yamaha Road Star problems or power train problems across all Road Star years.