2008 Yamaha Road Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Road Star years
- Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Yamaha Road Star. That ranks 10th out of 11 Road Star model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Yamaha Road Star recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
While driving in third gear between 25-40 mph it makes a loud clunking noise and the motorcycle speed is affected by the movement in the transmission. I have researched and found earlier year 2006, 2007 bikes with the same motor/trans combinations have had the same issues. Yamaha lists an updated…
Other Yamaha Road Star years
← 2007 Road Star · 2009 Road Star →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Road Star | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Road Star | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 Road Star | 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 2008 Yamaha Road Star?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Yamaha Road Star?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.