2001 Yamaha Road Star Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,680miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Yamaha Road Star, 7% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,680 miles.
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.
“Fuel (gasoline) is sprayed from rear port of carburetor. As much as 2 oz may be emitted and sprayed on hot exhaust pipes and engine. The fuel immediately vaporizes. This only seems to occur when the motorcycle is hot, then shut off and allowed to sit for approximately 15 minutes. It does not spray liquid gas if immediately started or if allowed to cool. However, there is still a frequent smell of gas. First reported in august 2008. Problem is frequent.”
NHTSA complaint #10265245, filed 2009-04, 17,000 miles“When riding motorcycle and when it gets heated or hot,fuel would flow out of carburetor onto pipes and driver's legs. Can happen after motorcycle has been parked. Have been to dealership twice for problem. Has not been resolved. Had contacted manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #8004453, filed 2002-02“Vehicle stalls at around 55 MPH, carburetor loads up with fuel, when accelerating it pops. Dealer has admitted there is a problem with carburetor, but no remedy at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #891662, filed 2001-06Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Yamaha Road Star
47 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Yamaha Road Star
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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