2006 Triumph Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 22, 2007 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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 2006 Triumph Bonneville. That ranks 4th out of 9 Bonneville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,298 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Triumph Bonneville problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~1,298 mi
Wheels1 · ~2,180 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline267%1,298——
Wheels133%2,180——

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

2006 Triumph Bonneville recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 triumph bonneville t100. On may 5, 2007,the wheel spoke failed and punctured the tire while driving. The vehicle was towed and the dealer replaced the tire and wheel assembly. The contact has pictures which clearly show that the spoke failure caused the blowout. The…

Wheels · received Jun 22, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10193956

2006 triumph bonneville with 1250 miles on it. Has history of sputtering and stalling. Today after riding home from work leaked gasoline in attached garage filling the home (2 adults, 2 children, 2 dogs and 2 cats) with gasoline fumes. Bike will be towed to dealer tomorrow for examination. If…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Apr 24, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10188679

2006 triumph bonneville with 1300 miles spatters and stalls while driving. In the last incidence there was no place to pull off a very busy road in moderate rain. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Apr 17, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10188088

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Triumph Bonneville?

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

Was there a recall on the 2006 Triumph Bonneville?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.