2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition recalls and problems

The 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition has 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Yamaha dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition recalls

Recall 03V-309: Power Train

Reported Aug 26, 2003 · 29,139 vehicles affected · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Problem: In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.

Risk: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on september 9, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.

2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 11
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 14,000 miles · reported Sep 5, 2010

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…

Power Train · at 13,078 miles · reported Jul 26, 2009

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.

Power Train · at 7,800 miles · reported Apr 16, 2004

Three months ago consumer received a recall letter regarding automatic transmission failure. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Consumer was angry that yamaha had not issued any statement on how long it will take to obtain the component items on recall.

Power Train · reported Apr 15, 2004

Dealership didn't have parts to perform transmission recall in the specified time frame. Customer service representative infromed consumer that they're not certain when the parts for repair will arrive.

Power Train · reported Mar 30, 2004

Recall of defective transmission. Parts that are needed for repair are not available. No time frame for repairs. Two (2) months since recall notification. Instructed not to use vehicle until completed. Vehicle needs to be insured and loans paid but unable to use vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition: 03V-309 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition?

Owners report power train problems most often (14 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.

Are Yamaha recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.