2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rocket III Touring years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring. That is the most of any Rocket III Touring model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring 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 | 3 | 60% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 40% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring recalls (2)
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Structure
Problem: Triumph is recalling 8 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles. There could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail.
Risk: The pannier rail may, after time, be weakened leading to a full fracture of the rail and possible loss of pannier and rail from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pannier rail. All motorcycles have been repaired.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification." the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
Risk: An owner may under-inflate the front tire if using the incorrect information. Under-inflation may cause a tire to slip or come off the rim causing a loss of control which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new certification label. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
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.
While stopped at intersection, i was attempting to accelerate from 1st gear to 2nd gear had a total lose of power. Had to shift into 3rd gear to continue thru the traffic light intersection. When trying to up shift had lose of power in 4th gear also and had to shift into 5th to maintain speed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket iii touring motorcycle. While driving approximately 65 mph and attempting to accelerate to pass other vehicles in the left lane, the motorcycle failed to accelerate and suddenly stalled. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the plastic…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket iii touring motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the interior clutch pin disengaged, resulting in a failure of the clutch operations. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch actuator…
Clutch failure on my motorcycle, which was caused by a broken internal part (lifter shaft). My motorcycle has been in the shop since that date(5 weeks now), awaiting part replacement. In my opinion this is a poorly designed part. When it brakes complete failure of clutch operation is the result. It…
Failure of clutch actuator assembly on 2008 model triumph rocket iii touring motorcycle. 1. The events leading up to the failure - new bike, 5000kms, loud noise coming from clutch housing. Requested supplier to examine this. They concluded there was nothing wrong. I took it home and dismantled the…
Other Triumph Rocket III Touring years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Rocket III Touring | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Rocket III Touring | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rocket III Touring model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.