2002 Triumph Bonneville America Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville America years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Triumph Bonneville America. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Bonneville America model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Triumph Bonneville America problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 2,700 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 7,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Triumph Bonneville America recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:starter assembly
Problem: On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade.
Risk: Should the starter motor cable insulation become worn, a 12-volt electrical short would occur, increasing the risk of a fire or not allowing the motorcycle to start.
Fix: Dealers will examine the cable for signs of contact with the oil cooler pipe. The cable will be re-positioned. The recall began november 20, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Broken spokes (2) on a 2002 triumph bonneville, rear wheel left side. *nm
The 2002 bonneville, 2003 triumph america's and speedmasters experienced total failure of the rear braking system if the motorcycle was dropped or fell over. There was no visible damage to any component of the rear brake assembly. Many owners reported numerous failures of the rear brakes when the…
Other Triumph Bonneville America years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Bonneville America | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Bonneville America | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Triumph Bonneville America?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Triumph Bonneville America?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Triumph Bonneville America a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville America model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.