2002 Triumph Daytona Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Daytona years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Triumph Daytona. That is the most of any Daytona model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, other (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 8,955 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Triumph Daytona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 50% | 8,955 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Triumph Daytona recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
Risk: This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace all rear wheel bearings. Owner notification began september 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
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
- Fuel line fitting leaks (PE03053) — opened Nov 20, 2003, closed Apr 2, 2004, led to recall 04V156000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear brake failure on all 2002-2003 triumph bonneville america, america, and speed master motorcycles. If the bike has been on its side fallen off the kick stand or fallen over for any reason and you get it back upright and proceed with normal operation after riding and pumping the rear brake…
Fuel line quick disconnected began leaking while riding. Gasoline spills all over the hot engine and exhaust pipes. Dealer service rep said "this happens all the time". Feel this is a safety issue that triumph must know about and should address.*ak by the way, this valve is located about eight…
Other Triumph Daytona years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Daytona | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Triumph Daytona?
Owners most often report fuel system, other, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Triumph Daytona?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Triumph Daytona a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Daytona model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.