Yamaha Road Star problems by year
270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 8 Yamaha Road Star model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fewer complaints | 7 | 0 | — | |
| 2006 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — | |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 Most complained | 105 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2002 Most complained | 87 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2001 | 57 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2000 | 18 | 1 | — | |
| 1999 | 15 | 1 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Yamaha.