2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 76%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 76% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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 miles“I own a 2002 Yamaha road star several times a day on the days that I drive my bike I experience a backfiring through carburetor I have brought it to several shops and each of them say the same thing that it's sticking valves and that roadsters are noted for this. If Yamaha gets this complaint so much why haven't they done something about ? I have dropped my bike several times on slow turns when your in need of the power and then it gone and your in trouble and down you go .thank god for my engine guards the stop the bike from a lot of damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10236191, filed 2008-07, 26,360 miles“The parts to perform recall 03v309000 repairs have not been available since january, 2004. Dealership informed the consumer that the parts might be available in may, and they will be on a waiting list. Motorcycle could not be driven until the recall repairs were performed.”
NHTSA complaint #10061069, filed 2004-03, 800 miles“On january 7, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealer was contacted, and dealer indicated that consumer should wait until june 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10067084, filed 2004-04, 5,000 miles“On january 3, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission failure. Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10063372, filed 2004-03, 5,260 milesRelated recalls
- 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 Road Star Silverado 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003 +8 more
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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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