2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,296miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 13 complaints (76% of the total), followed by engine (1) and fuel system (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 90% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,296 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Engine1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
- Wheels1 5.9%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Lack of parts to repair motorcycle to repair recall defect . I have waited 2 1/2 months. To get repaired no parts .was told I couldn't ride because it may cause death or injury. This my only mode of transport. Have almost lost my job because of this . I talk to dealer and Yamaha cust. Support to no avail. Is it going to take legal action to get my motorcycle fixed. Or Yamaha should replace it with a new one. Please help me with this my transmission is locked up.”
NHTSA complaint #10062335, filed 2004-03, 6,500 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine rpms increased abnormlly and the rear wheel seized. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed to determine the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 53,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10610960, filed 2014-07, 53,000 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 2002 Yamaha xv16app-w Road Star Silverado. When driving long distances, the vehicle would leak fuel from the carburetor overflow tubing onto the engine from the intake inside of the carburetor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but an appropriate repair could not be found. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 12,091.”
NHTSA complaint #10970571, filed 2017-04, 12,091 milesMileage when problems were reported
90% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,260 and 26,360 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V309000Aug 26, 2003Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha Road Star Silverado 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 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 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado.
Other model years of the Yamaha Road Star Silverado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 50 | 5,600 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 17 | 9,296 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 7 | 13,800 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Yamaha Road Star Silverado model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 13 complaints (76% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,296 miles and the middle half falls between 5,260 and 26,360 miles; 90% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.