2003 Triumph Bonneville America Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville America years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America. That is the most of any Bonneville America model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 8,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 100% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 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.
I have a 2003 triumph bonneville t100. The motorcycle was purchased in february 2004 and had approximately 7000 miles on it at the time of the problem. On a trip from pittsburgh pa to dumfries, va, spokes on the left side of the rear wheel failed. There was no accident as a result of the failure…
Broken spoke on rear wheel. *jb
Triumph t100 bonneville, 2003 model. 18,838.5 km. (approx. 11,800 miles) rear wheel spoke failed just above the bend in the spoke as it leaves the hub flange on the left ,(brake) side. The break is clean with no dirt or shiny spots indicating an initial crack, it appears to have just snapped. There…
I have had two rear wheel spoke failures on my 2003 triumph bonneville t100 motorcycle, one in july 2005 at approximately. 9000 miles and one in august 2005 at approximately. 9300 miles. Both were a left-outer spoke and both broke at the same spot, very near the hub. I have since read about…
Other Triumph Bonneville America years
← 2002 Bonneville America · 2004 Bonneville America →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Bonneville America | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 Bonneville America | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.