2000 Yamaha Road Star Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles, 9 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 2000 Yamaha Road Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2000 Yamaha Road Star. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 7 complaints (39% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and body and structure (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 11 an injury, 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 and 1 NHTSA investigation 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.
- Engine cooling7 39%
- Body and structure2 11%
- Engine1 5.6%
- Fuel system1 5.6%
- Tires1 5.6%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Drastic power failure while crossing traffic . Also, power failure while merging onto interstate in heavy traffic was due to sticking valves, loss of rear cylender compression.”
NHTSA complaint #10190609, filed 2007-05, 16,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Yamaha roadstar motorcycle 2000, built before march of 2000. Spring inside transmission broke, causing loss of shift capability. Break occurred while stopped at a light, so spring parts did not interfere with forward movement that might have been caused if piece of spring had lodged between gear teeth. Spring replaced under warranty, however occasional hard shifts occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10025663, filed 2003-07, 15,000 milesBody and structure: “Rear fender cracks on this model behind the fender support. If this condition goes unnoticed by the driver the fender may buckle and fall to contact the rear tire causing a loss of control of the motorcycle. Contact has been made with the manufacturer and they deny that this is a common problem in spite of an estimated 30% of all owners complaining of experiencing this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #760736, filed 2002-04Engine: “Driving 75mph on highway, loss of power, loud bang! Rear tire locked up for a second. Almost caused me to crash. Engine would not start. Vehicle pushed to side of road and trailered home. Took engine apart to find oil pump gear broken. Very common issue but no recall from Yamaha! If you have a 99-2002 Road Star you are affected! Thanks for nothin Yamaha!”
NHTSA complaint #10736151, filed 2015-07, 28,654 milesMileage when problems were reported
89% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,790 and 28,654 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
- 06V397000Oct 17, 2006Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha Road Star 1999–2001, Midnight Star 1999–2001, Road Star Silverado 1999–2001 +1 more
On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip.
Recall details for the 2000 Yamaha Road Star → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE03038Unintended rear wheel lockupClosed · Aug 11, 2003
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2000 Yamaha Road Star.
Other model years of the Yamaha Road Star
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 12,266 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 21 | 8,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2003 | 105 | 4,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 87 | 6,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 57 | 8,700 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 18 | 16,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 15 | 59,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Yamaha Road Star model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Yamaha Road Star have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2000 Yamaha Road Star as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Yamaha Road Star is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 7 complaints (39% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.
Has the 2000 Yamaha Road Star 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 2000 Yamaha Road Star reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,790 and 28,654 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.