2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 85%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior, 85% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,450 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.
“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 miles“Re: NHTSA campaign id# 03v309000. I own a 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior effected by this recall. I contacted 2 dealerships and have been informed by both that Yamaha is not handling well. They offer no date to repair my vehicle stating that the manufacturer is not providing parts. One said that at the current rate of parts receipt it would be 6 months or more before resolution. (lebard & underwood - lahabra, ca and hahm motorsports - anaheim, ca were the dealers). …”
NHTSA complaint #10058837, filed 2004-02, 1,500 miles“Yamaha corp. Issued a recall in august 2003 and notified customers january 2004. Transmission and rear wheel lock up without prior notification. Yamaha warned customer do not ride motorcycle. I just purchased this vehicle may 2003. The kits to perform the repairs are not available and I've been told Yamaha will warrenty the repair for only 30 days. I'm making payments and providing insurance on a vehicle that I can't get repaired and I have serious doubts regarding the quality of the repair. I can't sell the motorcycle or ride it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060711, filed 2004-03, 5,000 miles“On january 9, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealer has been very cooperative. However, manufacturer is the problem, the 1-800 telephone number is disconnected,and consumer cannot get in touch with manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10071660, filed 2004-04, 3,200 miles“Consumer was never notified of recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. After consumer contacted manufacturer and got that issue resolved dealership did not have the parts to perform repairs. Recall letter indicated not to drive the motorcycle until recall repairs were performed.”
NHTSA complaint #10057483, filed 2004-02, 17,488 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 Warrior 2002–2003, 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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