2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rocket III Classic years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Rocket III Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,030 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 12,030 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic recalls (1)
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.
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.
I am the owner of a triumph 2008 rocket classic motorcycle vin #[xxx]. I have contacted the manufacturer (triumph us) regarding an unusual amount of electrical failures within the warranty period. They have informed me that i have no grounds for complaint because the work is covered by the…
Other Triumph Rocket III Classic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Rocket III Classic | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Rocket III Classic | 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 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.