AI Damage2001 Yamaha Midnight Star: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Eight months ago consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 regarding the second/third pinion gear maybe incorrectly machined, which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.
The parts to perform the transmission recall 03v309000 repairs had not been available to the dealership for 4 months. The dealership indicated it may be another 6 weeks before they receive parts.
Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer in the beginning of january. Dealer did not have the parts and did not know when the parts would be available.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Midnight Star has 10 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: transmission slipping (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2001 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.