MYRModel Year Report

2004 Yamaha Road Star

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2004 Yamaha Road Star
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:09:33.345Z

Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Yamaha Road Star Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 57 complaints 2001 2002: 87 complaints 2003: 105 complaints 2003 2004: 21 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2004: 21 complaints
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YearComplaints
199915
200018
200157
200287
2003105
200421
20052
20063
20077
20081
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

9 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

CRASH INJURY
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2004 YAMAHA ROADSTAR MIDNIGHT SILVERADO 1700 HAD A DEFECTIVE OIL PUMP SHAFT.*MR THE OIL PUMP SHAFT WHICH HOOKS TO THE TRANSMISSION BROKE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. YAMAHA HAS SENT TWO GOODWILL GESTURES TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20050411

POWER TRAIN

3 of 21 total reports mention: power train.

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THE TRANSMISSION DID THE SAME THING THAT THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2003 DID. WITH ONLY 46000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED HAVING TROUBLE. O WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE TRANSMISSION, STARTED ACTING LIKE IT HAD COME APART AND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200428

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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FOR OVER A YEAR 2004 YAMAHA ROADSTAR MOTORCYCLE HAD THE VALVES STICKING WHILE RIDING IT , CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. IT HAD 8000 MILES ON IT . THIS HAPPENED AT 4500 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070514

WHEELS

1 of 21 total reports mentions: wheels.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 21 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100831 — equipment

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

2004 Yamaha Road Star — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10E041000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Yamaha Road Star?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Yamaha Road Star have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.