2003 Yamaha Road Star Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 100about this part
- Share
- 95%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 100 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Yamaha Road Star, 95% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 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.
“Yamaha motor corporation has issued a recall and after over a month of waiting still no parts to fix the motorcycle. (Road Star 3003) local dealer in fort walton beach has lied to me for over a month. Said I was first on the list to be repaired then saturday I find out that I am actually 30th on the list after he does the bikes he sold first.”
NHTSA complaint #10058953, filed 2004-02, 14,000 miles“Yamaha's lack of parts has made it impossible for me to put additional break-in miles on the bike before my warranty will expire. According to Yamaha 5000-8000 miles are required to break in a new motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10057986, filed 2004-03, 21,000 miles“The consumer received NHTSA recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. The consumer contacted the dealer, who informed him that the parts that were needed to repair the motorcycle were not available, and it could be several months before the parts would be available. The recall was dated for 01/09/2004 and the recall parts were still not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10063338, filed 2003-04, 3,000 miles“The consumer received NHTSA recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. The dealer stated that the parts needed for repair were not available and there was no projected date as to when they would become available. The dealer advised the consumer not to drive the motorcycle due to the potential harm it may cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10060964, filed 2004-03, 150 miles“Nhtsa recall# 03v 309 000/rear wheel lockup. Owner received notice from the mfr. In january 2004, later contacted the dealer and was told that parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not available and it will be mid to late april before parts would be made available. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10064854, filed 2004-03, 4,500 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 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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