2003 Triumph Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Triumph Bonneville. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Bonneville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 11,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 4 | 100% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Triumph Bonneville recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
I was riding my triumph bonneville motorcycle and when we stopped to fuel up my riding buddy noticed that i had a broken spoke. Luckily it was noticed before i had a punctured tube and could have incurred a serious accident. *tr
Outside spoke (rear wheel, brake side) on a 2003 triumph bonneville broke while riding on highway. This resulted in loss of air and tire went flat. Awaiting replacement spoke at this time from local triumph dealer. Upon installation wheel will need to be retried and new inner tube and rim strip…
Left outer rear wheel spoke failure on 2003 triumph bonneville motorcycle. *nm
I had a spoke break on my 2003 bonneville t100. The spoke broke on the left side of the rear wheel. I have approximately 13,200 miles on the motorcycle. *nm
Other Triumph Bonneville years
← 2002 Bonneville · 2004 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Bonneville | 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 2003 Triumph Bonneville?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Triumph Bonneville?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.