1999 Yamaha Road Star
Only 15 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 87 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
4 of 15 total reports mention: power train.
3 of 15 total reports mention: structure.
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SHOCK MOUNT CRACKED AND TURNED AWAY FROM FRAME, ALSO WELDS ARE BREAKING WHICH CAN CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED FRAME. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20010808
2 of 15 total reports mention: suspension.
1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.
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1999 YAMAHA ROAD STAR REAR WHEEL HUB FAILURE. YAMAHA EXPECTS THE DEALERS TO DISASSEMBLE AND REASSEMBLE THE WHEEL WITHOUT ANY SPECIFICATIONS. IE. RIM TO HUB OFFSET MEASUREMENT, ETC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20021226
1 of 15 total reports mentions: suspension.
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CONSUMER ADVISED A DESIGN PROBLEM EXISTS WITH BIKE'S REAR SINGLE SHOCK. THE WELDED POINT WHERE THE SHOCK CONNECTS WITH BIKE'S FRAME IS PULLING THE SHOCK MOUNTS OFF. AS A RESULT THE MOUNTS ARE BEGINNING TO CRACK. TS
NHTSA ODI report, 20021107
SAFETY TIMELINE
UNINTENDED REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS MAY NOT MEET YAMAHA QUALITY-CONTROL STANDARDS, WHICH COULD ALLOW ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINING CIRCLIP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-88-YAMAHA OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.YA
Campaign 06V397000 — check if this car was fixed
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN ACCESSORY YAMAHA DOUBLE "T" FAT HANDLEBARS , PART NUMBERS STR-5PX75-12-00 AND STR-4WM75-12-00, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2008 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009, TO BE USED ON MODEL Y
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HANDLEBARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-962-7926
Campaign 10E041000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Yamaha Road Star — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 06V397000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10E041000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1999 Yamaha Road Star 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 1999 Yamaha Road Star?
The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Yamaha Road Star 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.