2002 Yamaha Road Star problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:manual Transmission (51) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (30) · Structure:frame And Members (1)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
36 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-08-23 · campaign 10E041000 · 300 vehicles
Defect: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN ACCESSORY YAMAHA DOUBLE "T" FAT HANDLEBARS , PART NUMBERS STR-5PX75-12-00 AND STR-4WM75-12-00, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2008 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009, TO BE USED ON MODEL YEAR 2002-2009 XV1700PC WARRIOR, 1999-2003 VX1600 AND 2004-2010 XV1700 ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLES. THESE HANDLEBARS MAY HAVE TUBING THINNER THAN DESIGNED WHERE THE BARS NARROW FOR THE SWITCH HOUSINGS AND GRIPS.
Risk: THE AFFECTED HANDLEBARS COULD BE WEAK ENOUGH IN THE AREA TO BREAK. SHOULD THIS BREAKAGE OCCUR WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED, THE OPERATOR COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HANDLEBARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-962-7926.
What owners report
2009-11-19 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 67,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 yamaha road star. while driving 60 mph the rear wheel locked. upon further inspection he noticed that pins that connect the fourth and the fifth gear had fractured. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure and current mileages were 67,000…”
2009-08-05 · Power Train · 19,342 mi“freeway driving at 50 mph, i heard a pop and my speedometer quit. heard grinding in the drive train. i pulled over to a stop. upon rolling my bike onto a trailer the rear end locked up. the middle gear shaft snapped off at rear end with the retaining nut floating loose with the front u-joint in the housing. at least 20 reports of the same defe…”
2005-06-17 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:filling/Charging · 1,100 mi“dt: fuel tank vent rollover valve is plunging up, causing vacuum to collapse fuel tank. it is also sucking water inside. rear wheel alignment, marks are incorrect. this has been a problem for three years. making it difficult to remove fuel cap. also, sucking water inside up the tube in raining weather. the model is roadstar.*ak…”
2004-10-13 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 6,000 mi“after receiving a recall letter the dealer was called and the consumer made an appointment. the dealer stated they would call the consumer back, however the consumer never received a call back. they called the dealer and they stated maybe another thirty days. transmission recall 03v309000. *jb…”
2004-09-10 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“consumer received a recall notice concerning the replacement of transmission. no parts were available. service manager monica. *ak…”
2004-07-19 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 3,000 mi“consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. consumer had the recall notice since january, 2004 and the work had not been done . dealer informed the consumer that it may take another six months before the motorcycle would be fixed.*ak *nm…”
2004-06-10 · Power Train:manual Transmission“2002 yamaha road star 1/09/2004 safety recall notice.*mr the consumer has been waiting since january to have the recall work performed on his motorcycle. the dealer explained that teh manufacturer has not provided the with the part to do the recall. *nm…”
2004-06-03 · Power Train:manual Transmission“consumer received a recall notice(vp02e00) for replacement of the transmission!!!!!!!!no parts available per service manager victor. *nm…”
2004-06-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 4,000 mi“front/rear brakes wore out prematurely. consumer would have to replace every 4,000 mile. dealership repaired the problem once, but the consumer is still having the same problems. *ak .. ..*ak…”
2004-06-01 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“ consumer received a recall notice for replacement of the transmission. no parts were available. service manager victor . *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.