2002 Yamaha Midnight Star Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Yamaha Midnight Star recalls

Most common 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	6
Suspension	1

What owners report

2018-12-07, Power Train
WHILE RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE IN DEC 2015 ON STATE HIGHWAY 67. I HEAR A NOISE THAT WAS A NEW NOISE I NEVER HEAR BEFORE AND THEN THE MOTOR RPM RACED HIGHER, AT THAT TIME I PROMPTLY PULLED OVER, I COULD NOT PHYSICALLY SEE ANYTHING OR HEAR ANY ISSUES, SO I RETURNED TO THE ROAD, AND AS I WAS SHIFTING GEARS, WHEN I GOT TO WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 5TH GEAR THERE WAS NOTHING, IT RESPONDED AS IF I WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN I FINALLY RETURNED HOME, I START RESEARCH AND FIND THERE IS A MANUFACTURER RECALL #990021 AND NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 03V309000 FOR ON MY MOTORCYCLE THROUGH THE VIN NUMBER ID. AT THIS TIME I CALL AND I TAKE IT TO A YAMAHA CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND THEY HAVE TROUBLE THEY SAY WITH MY V

2004-06-08, Power Train
CONSUMER HAS BEEN ON A WAITING LIST FOR OVER 3 MONTHS TO HAVE THE REAR WHEEL LOCK UP RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED IT MAY BE ANOTHER 8 WEEKS BEFORE THE RECALL IS PERFORMED. *AK

2004-05-18, Suspension
2002 YAMAHA ROYAL STAR VENTURE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (AIR ADJUSTABLE) FAILED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL 1999 TO PRESENT.*AK

2004-05-05, Power Train
IN JANUARY 2004, I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM YAMAHA, STATING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT THEY WILL FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE, AND THAT I SHOULD NOT RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE WORK IS DONE. AS OF MARCH, THEY STILL DID NOT HAVE PARTS AT THE DEALER AND I WROTE YAMAHA WITH MY CONCERNS. THEY ASSURED ME THAT PARTS ARE COMING SOON. NOW IT IS MAY, FIVE MONTHS LATER, AND I OWN A MOTORCYCLE THAT I CAN'T RIDE.*AK

2004-03-03, Power Train
NHTSA RECALL O3V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER.*AK

2002 Yamaha Midnight Star questions

Does the 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star: Power Train:Manual Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (6), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.