Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1997–1997) that have at least 5 complaints. 1997 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Royal Star Tour Deluxe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 26,000 | 1 | 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.
- Electrical system3 60%
- Tires2 40%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1997: “I have had a problem with the ignition switch on my 1997 Royal Star Tour Deluxe. It would occasionally not make contact so the engine would start. Giggling the key would usually resolve the problem. On this occasion I had the same problem after refueling and didn't think much about it until I got on the highway and was doing about 70mph when the engine stopped. I started moving to the outside lane and tried to figure out what was happening. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology