2001 Triumph Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Triumph Bonneville. That is the most of any Bonneville model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (7 complaints, 100%), typically at around 29,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Triumph Bonneville 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 | 7 | 100% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 83,558 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Triumph Bonneville recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Triumph Bonneville.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Broken spoke/tire deflation (PE06019) — opened May 17, 2006, closed Sep 19, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Spoke broke in the rear wheel of my 2001 triumph bonneville while riding on the highway. *tr
Rear wheel spoke broke while riding at approximately 35 mph - left, outer spoke. Spoke then pierced the inner tube causing a flat tire and loss of control of the motorcycle. I was able to recover and maneuver the motorcycle to a nearby gas station to arrange for pickup. Upon examination of the…
Rear wheel: spoke on left side failed at point where spoke connects to hub. Broken spoke did not cause flat tire in this instance but could have as spoke remnant was sticking out beyond the hub and if it had caught on any static structure, it would have been driven into the tube and tire. Vehicle…
I have had 3 spokes break on the rear wheel, on the 3rd time it caused a flat at highway speed. *jb
Dt: while riding a 2001 triumph, bonneville motorcycle there is a recurrent problem of the spokes breaking off on the rear wheel. On the rear wheel there were four different types of spokes, the same spoke known as the outside left hand spoke was the spoke that continued to break. This problem…
Other Triumph Bonneville years
← 2000 Bonneville · 2002 Bonneville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Bonneville | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Bonneville | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Bonneville | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Bonneville | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Bonneville | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Bonneville | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Bonneville | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Bonneville | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Triumph Bonneville?
Owners most often report wheels, suspension problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Triumph Bonneville?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Triumph Bonneville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.