2002 Yamaha Midnight Star problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:manual Transmission (5) · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber (1) · Power Train (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Yamaha Midnight Star model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2018-12-07 · Power Train · 19,000 mi“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 the…”
2004-06-08 · Power Train:manual Transmission“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:rear:shock Absorber · 12,500 mi“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:manual Transmission“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 i…”
2004-03-03 · Power Train:manual Transmission“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…”
2004-02-25 · Power Train:manual Transmission“2002 yamaha road star transmission recall. my bike has been in the shop since 1/27/04 waiting for a transmission kit. i am being told that there are no kits available and they might get parts the middle to late april, 04. this is unacceptable! i have only 4,000 miles on this bike purchased in june '02. yamaha should either have to fix my bike asap …”
2004-02-10 · Power Train:manual Transmission“consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. dealer informed the consumer that parts were not available, and had no information when the parts will come in. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.