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2004 Yamaha Road Star

Based on reports from 23 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 23 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

9 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (15 reports) • Median: 8K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine9 (39%)

Drivetrain3 (13%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (9%)

Engine2 (9%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (4%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System1 (4%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)1 (4%)

Wheels & Tires1 (4%)

2004 Yamaha Road Star: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 39% of all reports filed for the 2004 Yamaha Road Star, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Yamaha Road Star, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Yamaha Road Star, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Yamaha Road Star, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Yamaha Road Star. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

10E041000Aug 2010

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 YEAR 2002-2009 XV1700PC WARRIOR, 1999-2003 VX1600 AND 2004-2010 XV1700 ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLES. THESE HANDLEBARS MAY HAVE TUBING THINNER THAN DESIGNED WHERE THE BARS NARROW FOR THE SWITCH HOUSINGS AND GRIPS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Yamaha Road Star Model Years

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

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2004 Yamaha Road Star: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Yamaha Road Star?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Yamaha Road Star is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2004 Yamaha Road Star reliable?

The 2004 Yamaha Road Star has 23 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2004 Yamaha Road Star problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2004 Yamaha Road Star have any recalls?

Yes, the 2004 Yamaha Road Star has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Yamaha Road Star problems start?

Based on 17 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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