2004 Triumph Bonneville America Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 3, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bonneville America years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Triumph Bonneville America. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Bonneville America model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,595 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2004 Triumph Bonneville America problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~2,595 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%2,595——

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

2004 Triumph Bonneville America recalls (1)

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Suspension:rearOct 14, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V496000 · 1,647 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, there may be a poor weld on the rear suspension unit body.

Risk: Failure of the rear suspension unit may compromise the stability of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension units. The recall began on december 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.

Dt*: the contact stated while slowing to a stop from 25 mph, there was a loud grinding noise. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear brake pads on the vehicle were worn down to the metal. A service dealer was notified, as well as the manufacturer.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 3, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10172533

Other Triumph Bonneville America years

← 2003 Bonneville America

YearComplaintsRecalls
200411
2003 Bonneville America41
2002 Bonneville America21

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Triumph Bonneville America?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.