Yamaha Star Venture Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 30, 2025 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Yamaha Star Venture, across 1 model years (2018–2018). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Yamaha Star Venture years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Star Venture model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2018 Star Venture: 5 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Yamaha Star Venture problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes310
Exterior Lighting210
Vehicle Speed Control110
Visibility110

All Yamaha Star Venture model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2018 Star Venture50—Service Brakes

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Frequently asked questions

Which Yamaha Star Venture years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Yamaha Star Venture?

Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Yamaha Star Venture have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.