Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 14 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V309000 YAMAHA/MOTORCYCLES/REAR WHEEL LOCK UP NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Of the 14 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition has a significant recall related to the transmission, which may lead to abnormal wear and failure. Additionally, there's a high number of complaints related to the power train, suggesting potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 40,000–70,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | very common |
| second/third pinion gear | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| retainer circlip | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 3,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 15,000 miles
- Inspect drive belt every 10,000 miles
- Flush brake fluid every 15,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 12,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hard shifting gears
- Unusual noises from the transmission
- Vibrations while accelerating
- Visible leaks from the engine
- Decreased fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.