2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rocket III Classic years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic. That is the most of any Rocket III Classic model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 20,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 67% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 33% | 12,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: On certain motorcycles, when the engine is returning to idle it may stall.
Risk: If the motorcycle stalls, the rider will have to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and download new engine management software free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2007. Owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the handle bar clamp bolts were not sufficiently tightened.
Risk: The handle bars could loosen which could result in a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque of the clamp bolts and tighten if necessary. The recall began on march 16, 2006. Owners may 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
- Motorcycle stalling (PE07030) — opened Jun 20, 2007, closed Oct 19, 2007, led to recall 07V455000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission began to sound like a turbocharger while riding in 5th gear. When i came to a stop light the shift pedal was limp, i had to pull in the clutch handle to stop the vehicle. By applying and releasing the clutch i was able to get home. The transmission is stuck in gear and the shifter…
Transmission at around 3000 rpm with a slightly heavy application of throttle it will jump out of second gear, it seems hard to get it into second and this happens up and down shifting. Other times the transmission will go into neutral only. The bike is unsafe to ride in this condition. Triumph has…
2006 triumph rocket 3 classic, the transmission jumps out of second gear when accelerating. Triumph has a transmission upgrade that addresses this problem but will not fix it out of warranty. This problem can result in a crash if the transmission jumps out of gear when passing another vehicle or…
Engine develops a high erratic idle up to 3000 rpms at will no matter what gear and what speed. I have to stand on the breaks to keep it at 55 mph in high gear. At low speed the motor is running at idle rpm's that are above normal operating speeds which makes it a runaway motor and dangerous to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 triumph rocket iii classic. The vehicle would shut off without warning while idling. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer downloaded the new software according to nhtsa campaign id number 07v455000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). After the…
Other Triumph Rocket III Classic years
← 2005 Rocket III Classic · 2007 Rocket III Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Rocket III Classic | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Rocket III Classic | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 2 |
| 2005 Rocket III Classic | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Rocket III Classic | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rocket III Classic model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.