2003 Yamaha ROAD STAR SILVERADO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
5,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Manual Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 35 of 50 complaints (70.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 33 | 66.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 35 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 9 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
Power Train:Manual Transmission: 35; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 9; Power Train: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Equipment: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2003: 1; 2004: 40; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Manual Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 33 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10044497 · 2003-10-22 (October 22, 2003)
PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE DUE TO PARTS AVAILABILITY.*MR *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044497 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055903 · 2004-01-27 (January 27, 2004)
RECALL# 03V309000 SUBJECT: REAR WHEEL LOCK UP. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO HAD NO PARTS OR INFORMATION ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10055903 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056188 · 2004-01-30 (January 30, 2004)
SAFETY RECALL REGARDING MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR. I RECIEVED THE RECALL BY MAIL TODAY, AND CALLED BOTH LOCALL DEALERSHIPS AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE ONLY GETTING FOUR RECALL REPAIR KITS EACH PER WEEK AND HAVE A LONG WAITING LIST. TWO TO THREE MONTHS>
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10056188 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056866 · 2004-02-09 (February 9, 2004)
I RECIEVED A SAFTY RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE THAT LEADS TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP AND CRASH. THE RECALL ADVISES TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO ORIGINAL DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT BE FOR A MONTH AND A HALF. THE BIKE SITS AT THE DEALER AND CANNOT BE RIDDEN.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056866 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057611 · 2004-02-22 (February 22, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON 1/23/2004 AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD NO PARTS TO REPAIR THE RECALL NO DID THEY HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL LETTER ADVISED THE OWNERS NOT TO DRIVE THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE RECALL WAS DONE. *NM RECALL#03V309000 *SC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10057611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058027 · 2004-02-12 (February 12, 2004)
TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA 03V309000 RECALL LETTER REGARDING SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAYBE INCORRECTLY MACHINED, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN A BROKEN RETAINER. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THE RECALL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY INDICATED THAT CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT UNTIL JUNE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 5,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058027 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058159 · 2004-02-14 (February 14, 2004)
A RECALL WAS DONE ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OF MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO ON 8/22/03. WE GOT NOTICE ON 1/5/04 FROM THE RESELLER "NOT TO DRIVE UNTIL PARTS ARE REPLACED." WE GOT THE ACTUAL RECALL LETTER 1/9/04. YAMAHA HAS NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL GET THE PARTS TO FIX THE MOTORCYCLE. WE HAVE TRIPS PLANNED AND ARE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS VEHICLE. MID-SUMMER IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE TIME FRAME TO HAVE IT FIXED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10058159 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10059034 · 2004-02-26 (February 26, 2004)
I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO VIN # [XXX] INVOLVED IN THE TRANSMISSION RECALL. THIS BIKE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO BE RIDEN AND YAMAHA CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL BE RECEIVING ANY PARTS. I CALLED MY DEALER TODAY AND THE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY PARTS FOR OVER 4 WEEKS. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE MY VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 MONTHS AND THEY HAVE KNOWN OF THIS PROBLEM LONG BEFORE.*AK UPDATED 07/30/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059034 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V309000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission
Reported: 2003-08-26 (August 26, 2003)
IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.
Consequence: 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, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-88-YAMAHA OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.YAMAHA-MOTOR.COM.
NHTSA campaign record ↗