2003 Yamaha V Star 1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V Star 1000 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Yamaha V Star 1000. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. 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 2003 Yamaha V Star 1000 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 | 33% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 16,998 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Yamaha V Star 1000 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Yamaha V Star 1000.
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.
2003 yamaha vstar1100 motorcycle traveling approx 55 mph with two riders on board. Loud squealing noise began coming from bottom of motorcycle immediately followed by loud clanking and lockup of rear wheel. Vehicle skidded off the road onto emergency strip almost ejecting passenger. Driver suffered…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 yamaha v star 1000. While driving 55 mph or greater, the front wheel locked up due to a rock embedded in the brake pad. The contact stated that he has not called an auto technician, the dealer, or the manufacturer. He stated that he has road burns and rashes over his…
Dealership informed consumer that the recall repairs could not be performed on the 2003 vstar 1100 classic until they were finished repairing all motorcycles which was purchased from their dearlship.*mr
Other Yamaha V Star 1000 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha V Star 1000?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Yamaha V Star 1000?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Yamaha V Star 1000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V Star 1000 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.