2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 84 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
62% of complaints: power train — 52 distinct reports on file.
20% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.
2% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.
2% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 2 distinct reports on file.
2% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 2 distinct reports on file.
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THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED AND WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED TO STOP AT A LIGHT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM
NHTSA ODI report, 20030117
SAFETY TIMELINE
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK BRACKET WASHER AND DAMPER DO NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE TANK FROM ENGINE VIBRATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BRACKET WASHER AND DAMPER WITH ONES OF A NEW TYPE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10,2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON
Campaign 02V181000 — check if this car was fixed
UNINTENDED REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE D
Campaign 03V309000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (52 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 02V181000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03V309000 (power train) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior?
The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.