2001 Yamaha Midnight Star Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 100%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, 100% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2004-08“Recall 03v309000 concerning rear wheel lock up. Consumer received the recall for the motorcycle on 1/26/2004 and contacted the dealer for an appointment. Dealer informed the consumer that parts were not available , and won't receive the parts for another eight weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10056075, filed 2004-01“Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer in the beginning of january. Dealer did not have the parts and did not know when the parts would be available.”
NHTSA complaint #10059591, filed 2004-03“The parts to perform the transmission recall 03v309000 repairs had not been available to the dealership for 4 months. The dealership indicated it may be another 6 weeks before they receive parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10067154, filed 2004-05Related recalls
- 06V397000Oct 17, 2006On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results…Covers: Yamaha Midnight Star 1999–2001, Road Star 1999–2001, Road Star Silverado 1999–2001 +1 more
- 03V309000Aug 26, 2003In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results…Covers: Yamaha Midnight Star 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, XV16 2001–2003 +8 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
← All problems reported for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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