2005 Triumph Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Triumph Bonneville. That ranks 4th out of 9 Bonneville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 9,425 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 2 | 67% | 9,425 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Triumph Bonneville recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
In may 2010 i noted three broken spokes in the rear wheel while on vacation in arkansas. Since that time three more spokes have broken for a total of six. These have been found individually, as i now inspect the rear wheel frequently. The motorcycle now has 23,000 miles on it. I have been riding…
2005 triumph bonneville motorcycle. Rear spokes keep breaking. Triumph will not do anything about it. Bike is not on warranty any longer. But something is wrong with the manufacturing of the wheel in the rear of the motorcycle. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph in the rain, the instrument panel on the motorcycle became clouded over with condensation. The motorcycle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the cloudiness was due to the way the motorcycle was being operated. The manufacturer was also…
Other Triumph Bonneville years
← 2004 Bonneville · 2006 Bonneville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Bonneville | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Bonneville | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Bonneville | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Bonneville | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Bonneville | 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 2005 Triumph Bonneville?
Owners most often report wheels, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Triumph Bonneville?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.