2000 Yamaha Road Star recalls and problems

The 2000 Yamaha Road Star has 1 safety recall and 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Yamaha dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

11 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Yamaha Road Star vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Yamaha Road Star recalls

Recall 06V-397: Power Train

Reported Oct 17, 2006 · 20,000 vehicles affected · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Problem: On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip.

Risk: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash with injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace certain transmission components with new ones free of charge. The recall began on october 30, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.

2000 Yamaha Road Star problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	7
Power Train	7
Structure	2
Tires	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 6
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
Structure › Frame and Members — 1
Structure › Body › Bumpers — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Yamaha Road Star complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 28,654 miles · reported Jul 23, 2015

Driving 75mph on highway, loss of power, loud bang! Rear tire locked up for a second. Almost caused me to crash. Engine would not start. Vehicle pushed to side of road and trailered home. Took engine apart to find oil pump gear broken. Very common issue but no recall from yamaha! If you have a 99-2002 road star you are affected! Thanks for nothin yamaha!

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 35,000 miles · reported May 22, 2007

The yamaha roadstar have a chronic problem of sticking valves. Yamaha has told the customers that it was overfilling the oil. To date there have been numerous riders who have not been able to have their motorcycles fixed by yamaha, who claimed this was not a problem. However as stated there were numerous riders who were reporting this problem and more came up every day. This problem could lead to a fatality. The sticking valves could lead to engine shutdown or failure. Having this happen on a road could lead to loss of life, injury to property , etc. We would have hoped that yamaha would have…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 16,000 miles · reported May 13, 2007

Drastic power failure while crossing traffic . Also, power failure while merging onto interstate in heavy traffic was due to sticking valves, loss of rear cylender compression.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 6,000 miles · reported Jun 20, 2005

Dt: motorcycle has 7,000 miles on it, and it has a rusty hole on top of the gas tank. Dealer said he should have it replaced. Consumer called yamaha, and they refused to deal with him. They wanted the dealer to compensate him for repairs. Consumer states that motorcycle is always in the garage and is in beautiful condition other then what is going on.

Power Train · at 2,000 miles · reported Aug 28, 2003

Intermitent occurences of transmission problem occuring when shifting into second gear,even under acceleration the gear will slip into neutrel.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Yamaha Road Star have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Yamaha Road Star: 06V-397 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Yamaha Road Star?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (7 reports), followed by power train (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,000 miles.

Are Yamaha recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.