2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 92%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 92% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2003 Yamaha road star and the recall was done on trans. But 3 weeks a go it locked up while I was riding it. The shop tells me it was second gear that broke, he said that he didn't have any idea why. It only has 18000 miles and its in mint shape. Never been treated rough, don't think I could ever ride it again and feel safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10331100, filed 2010-05, 18,000 miles“I recieved a safty recall notice from the manufacturer about possible transmission failure that leads to rear wheel lock up and crash. The recall advises to not drive the vehicle. I had vehicle towed to original dealer where I was told there are no parts available and would not be for a month and a half. The bike sits at the dealer and cannot be ridden.”
NHTSA complaint #10056866, filed 2004-02, 8,500 miles“In january I received notification that my roadstar silverado had a transmission recall. Since then, I've attempted to make an appointment at 4 different authorized dealers and I've been told that they have not received enough parts from Yamaha. They are now on back order. I doubt that I'll even be able to ride this year; meanwhile they are receiving payment.”
NHTSA complaint #10062707, filed 2004-03, 4,500 miles“I have a 2003 Yamaha roadstar..I was issued a safety recall on january 9,2004..Yamaha has not fixed the bike as of yet..it has been over the 60 day period and they still tell me they don't know when it will get it fixed..I want them to buy it back or take it back on trade for a 2004 model so I can enjoy what I am making payments on..they have known about this ever since 2001 but yet let their customers risk their lives on these death traps..”
NHTSA complaint #10063846, filed 2004-03, 2,300 miles“I was riding my 2003 Yamaha roadstar silverado with 8,000 miles on it,when I heard a clink,clink and then 5th gear was gone.just like it was in neutral. After much research I found that many 2003 roadstars have had the exact issue except I did not crash like some others have done. I contacted a local dealership who checked the VIN and said the recall had been done in dec.2004. There should be a punch mark at the VIN number.there is none on my bike. Yamaha says there is no recall for the 5th gear issue even though there are a lot of owners with the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10290507, filed 2009-11, 8,780 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
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado
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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