Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Yamaha Road Star
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Yamaha Road Star has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E041000 ACCESSORY HANDLEBARS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V397000 TRANSMISSION THIRD GEAR FAILURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Of the 15 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 15 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $1,500–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Yamaha Road Star has a moderate number of complaints and two recall campaigns, focused on the manual transmission and an aftermarket part. The complaint data is somewhat limited, with recurring concerns in structure and power train. This provides an average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | Unknown | $200–$600 | common |
| power train | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| suspension | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
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 changes
- Brake inspections and adjustments
- Tire replacements
- Engine tune-ups
- Coolant flushes
- Suspension inspection
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises from transmission
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Vibrations in frame
- Excessive suspension play
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Yamaha Road Star at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.