Triumph Rocket III Touring Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 30, 2017 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Rocket III Touring, across 3 model years (2008–2014). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2008, with 5 complaints
2008: 5200852011: 1201112014: 120141

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Triumph Rocket III Touring years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Rocket III Touring model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 Rocket III Touring: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2014 Rocket III Touring: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2011 Rocket III Touring: 1 complaint, 0 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 III Touring problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train420
Vehicle Speed Control210
Electrical System110
Engine110

All Triumph Rocket III Touring model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2014 Rocket III Touring11—Power Train
2011 Rocket III Touring10—Electrical System
2008 Rocket III Touring52—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which Triumph Rocket III Touring years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (5), 2014 (1), 2011 (1). 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 III Touring?

Power Train, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Triumph Rocket III Touring have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.