2007 YAMAHA ROAD STAR

0 recalls — 8 complaints — 1 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Dec 7, 2016
THE CARBURETOR PUKES GAS ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND EXHAUST WHEN STOPPING AND SHUTTING OFF THE MOTORCYCLE ON HOT DAYS AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. I HAVE HEARD CASES WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CAUGHT FIRE. THIS CONCERNS ME VERY MUCH!! THE YAMAHA REPS SAY THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS AND THEY HAVE NOT PR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 7, 2016
Incident date: Nov 2, 2016
GAS PUKES OUT OF THE CARBURETOR ONTO HOT MOTOR AND HOT EXHAUST PIPES AND HAS TROUBLE RESTARTING BECAUSE OF FLOODING. THIS IS VERY PREVELANT BUT NOT ISOLATED TO HOT SUMMER DAYS LEAVING PUDDLES OF GAS ON THE MOTOR AND THE GROUND UNDER THE BIKE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS AN OWNER THE BIKE COULD CATCH ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 17, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL 3RD GEAR FAILURE MAKES LOUD NOISE. HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 24, 2012
Incident date: Jun 23, 2012
THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR 2 YEARS ALREADY AND EVERYTIME I TAKE IT TO GET IT FIXED THEY SAY THAT'S JUST THE WAY THE BIKE IS. BUT EVERY SUMMER I RIDE THE BIKE AND ITS HOT IT JUST SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN I GO TO RESTART IT POURS GAS ALL OVER THE PIPES AND WONT START. I HAVE HAD TO TOW IT SEVERAL TIMES. IT WONT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 24, 2012
Incident date: Jun 23, 2012
THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR 2 YEARS ALREADY AND EVERYTIME I TAKE IT TO GET IT FIXED THEY SAY THAT'S JUST THE WAY THE BIKE IS. BUT EVERY SUMMER I RIDE THE BIKE AND ITS HOT IT JUST SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN I GO TO RESTART IT POURS GAS ALL OVER THE PIPES AND WONT START. I HAVE HAD TO TOW IT SEVERAL TIMES. IT WONT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 3, 2012
Incident date: May 24, 2012
WHEN RESTARTING MY BIKE AFTER A REST FROM RIDING GAS BLEW OUT OF THE TOP OF THE CARBURETOR ALL OVER THE LOWER PART OF THE HOT MOTOR AND MY RIGHT LEG SOAKING MY SHOE AND BOTTOM MY PANTS LEG. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME I RESTARTED THE BIKE AFTER STOPPING FOR AWHILE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jul 16, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
RECENTLY TOOK DELIVERY ON A BRAND NEW, DEALER CARRYOVER YAMAHA XV1700 ROADSTAR. FUEL SPEWS OUT OF THE CARBURETOR AREA ONTO A HOT ENGINE, EXHAUST, AND MY RIGHT TROUSER LEG. PROBLEM HAS OCCURED 7 TIMES IN 600 MILES. CONDITIONS OF REPEATABLE EVENT: 1) AMBIENT AIR CONDITIONS 90 DEGREES F OR GREATER; 2)... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2007 YAMAHA ROAD STAR

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
TB-M-2014-003 Feb 7, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — YAMAHA ROAD STAR

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE03038 Opened: Aug 11, 2003 — Closed: Nov 6, 2003
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
UNINTENDED REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
SUMMARY: ON AUGUST 22, 2003 YAMAHA NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR2001 XV1600 ?ROAD STAR? MODEL MOTORCYCLES TO ADDRESS TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THOSE VEHICLES.ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE BUSHING WEAR ON THE 4TH PINION GEAR.BASED ... Read more

YAMAHA ROAD STAR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA ROAD STAR across all model years (1999–2004).

12 Total Recalls
326 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA ROAD STAR — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2009 0 1 View
2008 0 1 View
2007 (current) 0 8
2006 0 3 View
2005 0 2 View
2004 1 23 View
2003 2 105 View
2002 2 88 View
2001 3 60 View
2000 2 19 View
1999 2 16 View

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