2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rocket III Roadster 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 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster. That is the most of any Rocket III Roadster model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,249 miles. 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 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster 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 | 2 | 100% | 30,249 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.
Risk: Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.
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.
Transmission exploded going from 2nd to 3rd gear under light load on a country road. I noticed some funny vibrations during the shift, and the engine spun as if in neutral when trying to engage 3rd, 4th, or 5th gears (sequential transmission).. The engine still ran fine, and the motorcycle ran in…
Changing gears from 4th into 5th the transmission locked up causing the rear wheel to lock up and slide. I immediately pulled the clutch lever and the rear wheel released. I moved to the side of the road and shifted into 1st gear, when releasing the clutch the transmission was still locked up. This…
Other Triumph Rocket III Roadster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rocket III Roadster | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rocket III Roadster model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.