CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (14 reports).
2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition recalls
Most common 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS RIDING SOUTH BOUND INTERSTATE 95 ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY YAMAHA SILVERADO LOST SPEED AND STARTED JERKING. I PULLED THE CLUTCH IN AND LET THE BIKE SLOW DOWN. I THEN TRIED TO DOWNSHIFT BUT THE SHIFTER WAS FROZEN, FINALLY I GOT IT TO GO INTO GEAR. AS I STARTED TO PICK UP SPEED IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO INTO 4TH GEAR. I CRAWLED HOME ABOUT 2 MILES AND ATTEMPTED TO HIT ALL GEARS AFTER I WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I THANK GOD IT DIDN'T LOCK UP THE WHEEL ON I95 AT 65 MPH. I HAVE OWNED YAMAHA BIKES FOR 30 YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. IF I HAD KNOWN YAMAHA HAD THIS PROBLEM I WOULD NEVER HAD BOUGHT THE BIKE. IS YAMAHA DOING ANYTHING TO CORREC
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY 5TH GEAR WAS GONE CAUSING ME TO SUDDENLY LOOSE SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO DOWNSHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR AND CONTINUE MOVING AT A SLOWER SPEED, BUT 5TH GEAR IS COMPLETELY GONE. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME IT HAS OCCURRED TO ME, BUT THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO 5TH GEAR. APPARENTLY IT HAS HAPPENED TO NUMBERS OF OTHER YAMAHA ROAD STAR OWNERS. THIS TRANSMISSION HAD A RECALL ISSUED ON IT A FEW YEARS AGO THAT WAS DIFFERENT THAN THIS ISSUE, SO THIS IS A SECOND PROBLEM WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION. *TR
I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR LIMITED SILVER EDITION MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED FROM MALCOLM SMITH MOTORSPORTS, RIVERSIDE. IN JANUARY 2004, WITH 2,500 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE, I HAD A VERY DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION WITH THE REAR BRAKE, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE TO BE APPLIED WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE TO THE PEDAL. DURING THAT SAME WEEK, I RECEIVED A NOTICE BY MAIL OF A RECALL ON THE MOTORCYCLE INVOLVING THE TRANSMITION (UNRELATED TO THE BRAKE). UPON CALLING THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THE BRAKE WOULD NOT BE LOOKED AT UNTIL THE RECALL WORK WAS ALSO PERFORMED. I WAS NOT GIVEN A DATE. AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR FOUR MONTHS, I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TIRED OF HAVING A $15,000 GARAGE ORNAME
CONSUMER UNABLE TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. *PH RECALL #03V309000 *JB
DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE PARTS TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION RECALL IN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. *PH CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFROMED CONSUMER THAT THEY'RE NOT CERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS FOR REPAIR WILL ARRIVE. *LA
2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition questions
Does the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition: Power Train:Manual Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (14), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition 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.