Honda S2000 vs Yamaha Road Star
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Honda S2000 | Yamaha Road Star |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 132 | 326 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2008 | 1999–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25% | 4% |
Honda S2000 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
22
16.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
15.9%
Body & Structure
15
11.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
7.6%
Lights
9
6.8%
Airbags
8
6.1%
Steering
6
4.5%
Electrical System
5
3.8%
Yamaha Road Star by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
248
76.1%
Engine & Cooling
29
8.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
5.2%
Body & Structure
10
3.1%
Suspension
8
2.5%
Wheels
3
0.9%
Electrical System
2
0.6%
Brakes
2
0.6%