2003 Yamaha Roadster Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Yamaha Roadster, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Concern over transmission failure. I have a 2003, midnight star, and no changes have been made to the transmissions seince the first reports of this trouble. I am just conceined that I too may be subjected to injury or even death.”
NHTSA complaint #10025700, filed 2003-07“I recently purchased a new 2003 Yamaha road star - silverado motorcycle from engelhart center, madison, wi. Since the day I drove it home it has had a persistent knock, which I identified for the mechanics at the 600 mile service. I was told that this was normal, but I do not believe it is. I am also very concerned after learning on the road star forums website that there have been numreous transmission failures and lockups at any time with 2000 and 2001 roadstars. It is distressing that Yamaha has not recalled all roadstars to remedy this situation before someone is killed. Please help us!”
NHTSA complaint #10025680, filed 2003-07“Concerns of transmission failure in 2003 Yamaha roadstar 1600cc motorcycle. There have been numerous tranny failures in 2000, 2001, and 2002 model years after motorcycle gets over 8k on the odometer. 2003 have not been out long enough to have that type of mileage but there have been no modification to the transmission since the production 2000. Yamaha corporation refuses to acknowledge a problem. Tranny failure results in rear wheel lock-up when shifting into 4th of 5th gear. This lockup has resulted in serious injuries and could result in death.”
NHTSA complaint #10025683, filed 2003-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 80% |
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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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