Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Yamaha Road Star
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Yamaha Road Star has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 87 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E041000 ACCESSORY HANDLEBARS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V309000 YAMAHA/MOTORCYCLES/REAR WHEEL LOCK UP NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 82 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Yamaha Road Star faces significant reliability issues, particularly with the power train. Owner complaints highlight gear problems that can lead to failures. Other systems generally perform well, but the high incidence of power train issues impacts the overall ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| transmission | 25,000–45,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 change every 3,000 miles
- Brake fluid every 2 years
- Coolant change every 3 years
- Check and lubricate cables annually
- Inspect tires every 5000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Gear slipping
- Unusual transmission noises
- Difficulty shifting
- Electrical faults
- Leaking brake fluid
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.