2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior Problems
- Complaints
- 26filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,100miles, 14 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 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 22 complaints (85% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and electrical system (1). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. 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.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Engine cooling3 12%
- Electrical system1 3.9%
- Other or unknown1 3.9%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Regarding: Yamaha warrior campaign#03v309000. I learned on your website that recall started aug 03, yet I was notified jan 04. Yamaha dealer said parts not available till march. I do not consider this to be rectifying a safety problem in a timely fashion .”
NHTSA complaint #10056518, filed 2004-02, 8,000 milesEngine cooling: “Recall of Yamaha Road Star Warrior motorcycle. Yamaha does not have parts for the recall and will not provide a warranty on a completely rebuilt engine (with only 600 original miles). The motorcyle is parked while payments and insurance is paid. Yamaha does not know when th eparts will be available for the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10060546, filed 2004-03, 600 milesOther or unknown: “Riding 2003 Yamaha roadstar warrior on public highway engine stopped, diagnostic code 12 showed on speedometer cps( crank shaft positioning sensor) wire broke. Need to order new sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10159578, filed 2006-06, 11,700 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,500 and 7,811 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 Warrior 2002–2003, 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 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior.
Other model years of the Yamaha Road Star Warrior
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 5,575 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 26 | 4,100 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 84 | 4,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Yamaha Road Star Warrior model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior have?
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 22 complaints (85% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior 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 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,100 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 and 7,811 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.