2001 Yamaha Midnight Star Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (100% of the total). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Eight months ago consumer received NHTSA recall 03v309000 regarding the second/third pinion gear maybe incorrectly machined, which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10087579, filed 2004-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V397000Oct 17, 2006Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha Midnight Star 1999–2001, Road Star 1999–2001, Road Star Silverado 1999–2001 +1 more
On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip.
- 03V309000Aug 26, 2003Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha Midnight Star 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, XV16 2001–2003 +8 more
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.
Recall details for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star.
Other model years of the Yamaha Midnight Star
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 17 | 14,850 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 7 | 15,750 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Yamaha Midnight Star model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.