2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado problems, complaints & recalls

2018-08-02 · Power Train · 14,000 mi

“passing on a freeway and lost 5th gear. could have had serious accident. this is a well known issue and problem that yamaha is aware of and they left customers out to dry. or should i say die!! this will cost us around 4,000 to fix. shame on yamaha for not fixing this problem. even though they had a recall on the transmission, this is a direct re…”

2013-05-20 · Power Train · 25,850 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 yamaha road star silverado motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he heard a clunking sound as the vehicle began to decelerate independently. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 25,850. *tr…”

2011-07-21 · Power Train:manual Transmission

“i owned a yamaha road star silverado 1600 year 2003. i have now 52000 klm only. last week wile a was riding at 110klm per hour on the fifth gear as usual transmission came on neutral state, when i released the transmission was broken in fifth gear. so i ended my ride in fourth gear as the result at least 3000.00 dollars in repairs, or more at yam…”

2010-05-18 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 18,000 mi

“i own a 2003 yamaha road star and the recall was done on trans. but 3 weeks a go it locked up while i was riding it. the shop tells me it was second gear that broke, he said that he didn't have any idea why. it only has 18000 miles and its in mint shape. never been treated rough, don't think i could ever ride it again and feel safe. *tr…”

2009-11-10 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 8,700 mi

“re: complaint # 10290507 took my 2003 roadstar to yamaha dealership for transmission problem (5th gear gone). was told that it has been an issue and yamaha will repair on a case-by-case situation. on friday nov.6th i was told by the dealer that if the recall has been done that yamaha will pay to fix it.then today nov.10th,the dealer said the dist…”

2009-11-01 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 8,780 mi

“ i was riding my 2003 yamaha roadstar silverado with 8,000 miles on it,when i heard a clink,clink and then 5th gear was gone.just like it was in neutral. after much research i found that many 2003 roadstars have had the exact issue except i did not crash like some others have done. i contacted a local dealership who checked the vin and said the rec…”

2009-08-09 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 10,650 mi

“riding a 2003 yamaha roadstar, rider and a passenger, on 57n (so. california), cruising at 70 mph in fifth gear, began losing speed and bike started to rev as if in neutral. downshifted to 4th, normal, up-shift to 5th, no power, bike acting as if in neutral. pulled off freeway. examined for anything obviously broken but found nothing wrong. dro…”

2008-07-30 · Structure · 16,000 mi

“fuel tank on a five year old motorcycle has rusted through and multiple pin holes have formed. gas leaked on hot motor creating safety issue. manufacturer will not fix or replace tank. per manufacturer there is no coating on the inside of the fuel tank to protect the bare metal from rusting. motorcycle has been garage kept since purchased new in 20…”

2006-01-01 · Electrical System:horn · 5,000 mi

“the forward horn bracket on my 2003 yamaha road star has regularly broken at 5000 mile intervals. i took one and beefed it up with welded-in rod and angled brackets but it still only lasted 15000 miles. my dealer says they have reported this problem to yamaha, but when i call the customer service line, they claim to have no knowledge of this proble…”

2004-05-21 · Power Train:manual Transmission

“on january 22, 2004 consumer received a recall notice regarding transmission. dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. *ak *mr…”