2018 Yamaha STAR VENTURE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
7,321 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 5 complaints (60.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 80.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 |
Service Brakes: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 1; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices: 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 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 (4). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2020: 3; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 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 11321269 · 2020-04-15 (April 15, 2020)
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11321269 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11341043 · 2020-07-23 (July 23, 2020)
CODE 90 CAME UP THE DASH WHICH IS THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME AND DISABLE THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,321 miles reported. Look up ODI 11341043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11341048 · 2020-07-23 (July 23, 2020)
CODE 90 COMES UP ON THE DASH WHICH IS THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,321 miles reported. Look up ODI 11341048 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11584039 · 2024-04-19 (April 19, 2024)
The contact owns a 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the sideview mirrors failed to adequately provide sideview visibility. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the mirror stims were too short, resulting in the rider obstructing the sideview coverage area. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11584039 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11663899 · 2025-05-30 (May 30, 2025)
Sudden loss of rear brakes, no pedal at all. No light on . no ABS warning light or loss of brake pressure light , this is scary and dangerous. After replacing the rear master cylinder for loss of pressure, the repair has not fixed the issue, and remains to do the same thing. The bike has been in the shop to have the ABS and Unified brake system serviced and bled, the issue still remains. after bleeding the brakes 20 times there is air getting into the system every time. Note there is no loss of fluid or leaks, but air keeps getting into the sy…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11663899 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.