2002 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 2002 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 12,000 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 2002 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% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Triumph Bonneville recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
While riding motorcycle on highway, let rear outer spoke on rear tire breaks suddenly and catastrophically once at 6200 mile, second at 23,000 miles on the odometer. First broken spoke damages brake fluid hose and rear wheel rim. Second broken spoke causes immediate flat tire sending bike almost…
Broken spoke/ nipple. I had noticed my rear tire flat on my motorcycle in the garage, when i looked to see how it became flat i found a broken spoke/nipple. A piece of the spoke nipple had punctured the inner tube and caused the flat. When the local motorcycle repair shop fixed the problem, they…
Broken spoke on rear wheel causing flat tire at highway speeds. *tr
Broken left rear outer spokes on rear wheel. *jb
I have had 3 spokes brake on my 2002 triumph bonneville motorcycle. All three were on the rear wheel, left outer side. The motorcycle has been always been ridden modestly for it's 6,000 miles. The spokes have been replaced professionally. The broken spokes are available. *jb *ak
Other Triumph Bonneville years
← 2001 Bonneville · 2003 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 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Bonneville | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Bonneville | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Triumph Bonneville?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Triumph Bonneville?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.