2008 Triumph Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville years
- Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Triumph Bonneville. That ranks 6th out of 9 Bonneville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 59,108 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 100% | 59,108 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Triumph Bonneville recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Right foot peg broke off when i put my weight on it to mount the motorcycle. Motorcycle was stationary in this instance, but could happen at speed if a rider were to stand on the pegs while riding. The bolt attaching the foot peg clevis to the frame fractured. Pictures of the face of the bolt…
While riding my motorcycle over bump in the road, at 25 mph, the right foot peg departed from the motorcycle. My right foot made contact with road surface. No injury. I retrieved the broken peg from road for inspection. I observed that the mounting clevis bolt sheared at the connection to the…
Other Triumph Bonneville years
← 2006 Bonneville · 2014 Bonneville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Bonneville | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Bonneville | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Bonneville | 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 2008 Triumph Bonneville?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Triumph Bonneville?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.