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Yamaha Road Star Silverado Problems

The Yamaha Road Star Silverado is a heavyweight cruiser motorcycle featuring a large-displacement V-twin engine and touring amenities. With 160 NHTSA complaints, this model has experienced significant powertrain issues, particularly concentrated in the 2002-2003 model years. The transmission and drivetrain components have been the primary source of owner concerns.

160
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
5
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2003
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1999 2000 2001

Common Problem Categories

Power Train 130
Fuel System, Gasoline 6
Unknown Or Other 4
Electrical System 4
Wheels 2

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2003 106 0 0 0 Avoid
2002 36 0 0 0 Average
2001 14 0 0 0 Good
2000 2 0 2 0 Good
1999 2 0 0 0 Good

Yamaha Road Star Silverado Years to Avoid

2003, 2002, 2001

Best Yamaha Road Star Silverado Years

2000, 1999

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Yamaha Road Star Silverado?

Powertrain issues dominate with an overwhelming 130 complaints out of 160 total. Other reported problems include fuel system issues (6 complaints), electrical system problems (4 complaints), and miscellaneous issues (4 complaints). Wheel problems account for 2 complaints.

Which Yamaha Road Star Silverado model years should I avoid?

The 2003 model year is by far the worst with 106 complaints. The 2002 model year also shows significant problems with 36 complaints. The 2001 model has 14 complaints. These three years account for nearly all reported issues.

Why does the Road Star Silverado have so many transmission complaints?

The Road Star Silverado experienced transmission gear failures and drivetrain problems that appear to be design-related in early 2000s models. The 2003 model year in particular showed a spike in powertrain complaints that suggests a manufacturing or design issue.

Is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado worth buying?

The 1999 and 2000 model years show minimal complaints with only 2 each, suggesting the earlier production was more reliable. If buying used, avoid 2002-2003 models and have any transmission thoroughly inspected by a qualified Yamaha technician.