2003 Yamaha V Star 1000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2011-05-23 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 52,000 mi“2003 yamaha vstar1100 motorcycle traveling approx 55 mph with two riders on board. loud squealing noise began coming from bottom of motorcycle immediately followed by loud clanking and lockup of rear wheel. vehicle skidded off the road onto emergency strip almost ejecting passenger. driver suffered back injury trying to maintain control of vehicle.…”
2007-06-01 · Wheels · 16,998 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 yamaha v star 1000. while driving 55 mph or greater, the front wheel locked up due to a rock embedded in the brake pad. the contact stated that he has not called an auto technician, the dealer, or the manufacturer. he stated that he has road burns and rashes over his entire body. a police report was filed. the contac…”
2005-05-02 · Unknown Or Other“dealership informed consumer that the recall repairs could not be performed on the 2003 vstar 1100 classic until they were finished repairing all motorcycles which was purchased from their dearlship.*mr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.