Triumph Bonneville America Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 3, 2006 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Bonneville America, across 3 model years (2002–2004). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is wheels.

Peak: 2003, with 4 complaints
2002: 2200222003: 4200342004: 120041

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Triumph Bonneville America years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Bonneville America model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2003 Bonneville America: 4 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2002 Bonneville America: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2004 Bonneville America: 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 America problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Wheels520
Service Brakes, Hydraulic220

All Triumph Bonneville America model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2004 Bonneville America11—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 Bonneville America41—Wheels
2002 Bonneville America21—Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Frequently asked questions

Which Triumph Bonneville America years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (4), 2002 (2), 2004 (1). 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 America?

Wheels, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Triumph Bonneville America have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.