2006 Yamaha Road Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Road Star years
- Not enough data 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha Road Star. That ranks 8th out of 11 Road Star model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 18,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Yamaha Road Star 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/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 10 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha Road Star recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha Road Star.
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.
I parked the motorcycle. 20 minutes later i can back to leave. Tried to start motorcycle, and it would not start. Noticed a gas smell and relized fuel was running down from the carburetor area. I finally got the motorcycle to start, but began noticing this at all of the stops along our motorcycle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha road star motorcycle. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, he noticed fuel leaking into the engine block. The failure recurred whenever the engine would become hot in combination with hot weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha road star. The contact stated that every time he takes a trip the rear shocks fail on the vehicle. When this happens it makes the rear end bounce and the motorcycle is hard to control. The contact stated every 200 miles or so the rear shocks have to be adjusted…
Other Yamaha Road Star years
← 2005 Road Star · 2007 Road Star →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Road Star | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Road Star | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Road Star | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Road Star | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Road Star | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 Road Star | 105 | 1 |
| 2002 Road Star | 87 | 1 |
| 2001 Road Star | 57 | 2 |
| 2000 Road Star | 18 | 1 |
| 1999 Road Star | 15 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha Road Star?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, suspension problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha Road Star?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Yamaha Road Star a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Road Star model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.