2012 Triumph America Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 8, 2015 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other America years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Triumph America. That is the most of any America model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,200 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Triumph America problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~1,200 mi
Engine1 · ~42 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%1,200——
Engine150%42——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212015: 120151

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2012 Triumph America recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Triumph America.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehi me will sometimes stall during idle while standing still. Sometimes vehicle vehicle would fail to start creating a hazard when i'm in traffic. Other times when fuelling or taking a break i shut vehicle off. When i come back vehicle refuse to start by only making a clicking sound. This happen…

Electrical System · received May 8, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10715265

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 triumph america. The contact stated that when he attempted to brake, the vehicle stalled. The dealer and manufacturer were notified and were looking into the issue. The failure had recurred three times. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages…

Engine · received Jun 25, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10463028

Other Triumph America years

← 2004 America · 2014 America →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2014 America01
201220
2004 America01
2003 America01
2002 America01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Triumph America?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Triumph America?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2012 Triumph America a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other America model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.