Triumph Rocket 3 R Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Rocket 3 R, across 5 model years (2020–2024). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Triumph Rocket 3 R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Rocket 3 R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Rocket 3 R: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Rocket 3 R: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Triumph Rocket 3 R problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Rocket 3 R model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Rocket 3 R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Rocket 3 R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Rocket 3 R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Rocket 3 R | 3 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2020 Rocket 3 R | 3 | 2 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Rocket 3 R years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (3), 2020 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Triumph Rocket 3 R?
Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Triumph Rocket 3 R have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.