Yamaha Road Star years to avoid
The Yamaha Road Star years to avoid are 2003, 2002, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
326
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1999–2009
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Road Star years to avoid
Every Road Star year
Common questions
What are the worst Yamaha Road Star years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Road Star years to avoid are 2003, 2002, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Yamaha Road Star?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Road Star years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Road Star have?
Across all model years, the Road Star has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 326 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.