Yamaha Road Star Warrior years to avoid
The Yamaha Road Star Warrior years to avoid are 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2004 is the cleanest year on record.
125
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2002–2004
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Road Star Warrior years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 86 |
Every Road Star Warrior year
Common questions
What are the worst Yamaha Road Star Warrior years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Road Star Warrior years to avoid are 2002. The cleanest year on record is 2004.
What is the best year for the Yamaha Road Star Warrior?
By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Road Star Warrior years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Yamaha Road Star Warrior have?
Across all model years, the Road Star Warrior has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 125 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.