2004 Triumph Bonneville T100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 25, 2006 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bonneville T100 years
Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Triumph Bonneville T100. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Bonneville T100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 11,020 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 T100 problems

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

Wheels2 · ~11,020 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels2100%11,020——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512006: 120061

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Triumph Bonneville T100 recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

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.

Rear spoke broke while under speed resulting in immediate flat tire. *jb

Wheels · received Apr 25, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10156095

As i was pulling out of a gas station onto the road i heard a pop and felt a vibration in the handlebar. I pulled over and examined the front wheel because that's where the noise seemed to come from, everything looked fine with the front wheel so i drove off at 35 mph, the speed limit on that road…

Wheels · received Nov 15, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10142757

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Triumph Bonneville T100?

Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Triumph Bonneville T100?

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 T100 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville T100 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.