2004 Triumph Bonneville Black Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 25, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bonneville Black years
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NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Triumph Bonneville Black. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,285 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 Black problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~1,285 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%1,285——

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

2004 Triumph Bonneville Black 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.

Paint peeling from the filler nick, plugging the carburettors, causing stalling.*ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 25, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10148561

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Triumph Bonneville Black?

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 Black a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville Black model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.