2003 Yamaha Road Star Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Yamaha Road Star, 1% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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.
“Carburetor on 2003 Yamaha roadstar (xv1600) will spit gas out on hot cylinder heads and crankcase unpredictably. Happens when restarting engine after engine has been stopped for a short period after coming in from a ride. Ride can be short or long; unpredictable. Was checked by dealer during first few months when new and carb needle was replaced. Problem has persisted and occurs every few months thereafter and is only resolved by turning off fuel valve before stopping so carb empties. Numerous other riders have seen same problem. Last event for me shown below in incident date.”
NHTSA complaint #10186611, filed 2007-03, 18,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Yamaha Road Star
100 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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