2003 Yamaha Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Roadster years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha Roadster. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 80%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Yamaha Roadster 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 | 4 | 80% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Yamaha Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Yamaha Roadster.
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.
The bolt holding conversion passenger seat separated and caused the seat to become loose/moving while driving.*ak
Motorcycle will not up shift to third gear. *ak
Concern over transmission failure. I have a 2003, midnight star, and no changes have been made to the transmissions seince the first reports of this trouble. I am just conceined that i too may be subjected to injury or even death.*ak
I recently purchased a new 2003 yamaha road star - silverado motorcycle from engelhart center, madison, wi. Since the day i drove it home it has had a persistent knock, which i identified for the mechanics at the 600 mile service. I was told that this was normal, but i do not believe it is. I am…
Concerns of transmission failure in 2003 yamaha roadstar 1600cc motorcycle. There have been numerous tranny failures in 2000, 2001, and 2002 model years after motorcycle gets over 8k on the odometer. 2003 have not been out long enough to have that type of mileage but there have been no modification…
Other Yamaha Roadster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha Roadster?
Owners most often report power train, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Yamaha Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Roadster model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.