1999 Triumph Legend Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Legend 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 1999 Triumph Legend. That is the most of any Legend model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Triumph Legend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Triumph Legend recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
Risk: This can result in oil spillage forward of the rear tire and could, in some cases, cause vehicle instability.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.
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.
This complaint refers to a motorcyle which failed 4 times, twice at highway speeds. Both times i was very nearly hit. I sued under the maryland lemon law after the 4th failure. During testimony, triumph's top mechanic in north american, john fields, testified that they have had several examples of…
Whenever coils got hot it would cause motorcycle to stall out. This caused driver to spill off motorcycle. Problem could occur at any speed. Have been to dealership numerous times for stalling problem. *ak
Other Triumph Legend years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Legend | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Triumph Legend?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Triumph Legend?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Triumph Legend a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Legend model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.