2001 Yamaha Road Star Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 82%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Yamaha Road Star, 82% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,100 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission failure on my 2001 Yamaha Road Star. There is a recall on the this make and model but my VIN falls outside of the recall VIN range. My transmission has failed and I am seeking help in getting it recalled also.”
NHTSA complaint #10039285, filed 2003-09, 17,000 miles“On the way back from sturgis, sd my transmission on my 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1600 locked up with my wife and I on the bike. It locked up the rear tire. The bike would not move. My wife and I were 12 hours from home and had to rent a uhaul to get the bike home. My extented warranty paid for all of the reapirs but the clutch. I thought this was just a freak thing and didn't think much about it until 13 others that I know of locked up cause one person to get hurt real bad. I know mine was reapired right but I am concerned about everyone else riding a Road Star in the world. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025771, filed 2003-07, 10,500 miles“Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v 309 000 concerning transmission failure in january, 2004. Later, consumer contacted the dealer, who stated parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not available, and will not be available until mid april, at the earliest. The motorcycle was finally repaired three months after the recall was initiated. The motorcycle was picked up april 3, 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10065025, filed 2004-06, 13,000 miles“Nhtsa recall 03-v-309-000: 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 clip. Dealer will keep motorcycles for two weeks didn't have parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10040359, filed 2003-09, 17,000 miles“On january 14 2003 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission. Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealer was contacted, and dealer indicated that the consumer should wait a little longer.”
NHTSA complaint #10063169, filed 2004-05, 3,300 milesRelated recalls
- 06V397000Oct 17, 2006On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results…Covers: Yamaha Road Star 1999–2001, Midnight Star 1999–2001, Road Star Silverado 1999–2001 +1 more
- 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 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003, XV16 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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