Yamaha Roadliner Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha Roadliner (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Roadliner model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 22,000 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain4 50%
- Engine2 25%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “The now infamous 3rd gear issues for 2006-7 star Roadliner/stratoliner has afflicted my bike since 2009. I had full extended warranty at the time and the dealer did not recognize the 3rd gear chatter as a problem. Almost everyone I have ever met that owns one has the 3rd gear problem and has gotten hosed over it. Yamaha needs to owe up to this debacle and recall and fix this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10695418, filed 2015-03, 9,250 milesOther Yamaha models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology