Triumph Bonneville Problems by Year
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Bonneville, across 9 model years (2000–2014). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is wheels.
Triumph Bonneville years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Bonneville model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Bonneville: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Bonneville: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Bonneville: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 Bonneville: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2004 Bonneville: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2014 Bonneville: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Triumph Bonneville problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Bonneville model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Bonneville | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Bonneville | 2 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2006 Bonneville | 3 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2005 Bonneville | 3 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2004 Bonneville | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2003 Bonneville | 4 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2002 Bonneville | 7 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2001 Bonneville | 7 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2000 Bonneville | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Bonneville years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (7), 2001 (7), 2003 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Triumph Bonneville?
Wheels, with 21 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Triumph Bonneville have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.