2004 Yamaha Road Star engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Yamaha Road Star — 67% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 yamaha roadstar motorcycle. The contact stated that when he engaged the throttle, the engine sputtered and stalled. The vehicle also stalled when it came to a complete stop. The motorcycle was taken to an authorized dealer but they could not duplicate the failure. The…”
filed Apr 16, 2010
“I have a 2004 yamaha road star and the rear valve is sticking and will suddenly drop powerand run on one cylinder. I have had this problem for a while and is a very dangerous problem that yamaha knows about.”
filed Jun 12, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Road Star years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Road Star | 5 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Yamaha Road Star
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.