2005 Triumph Rocket III Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rocket III years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Triumph Rocket III. That is the most of any Rocket III model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 30%), typically at around 13,150 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Triumph Rocket III 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 | 6 | 30% | 13,150 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 25% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 25% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 15,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 605 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 7,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Triumph Rocket III 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.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: On certain motorcycles, damage to the oil seal occurred during final assembly. Once damaged some of the oil in the drive unit could escape past the seal.
Risk: If undetected the final drive unit could run low of oil and seize causing the rear wheel to lockup, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the final drive unit. The recall began on january 25, 2005. 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.
The rocket iii has a known history of ignition failure and total electrical failure. The bike will simply turn off, often in the process of steering. The triumph rat forums are full of stories highlighting this problem, and my bike alone has had the ignition switch replaced multiple times, but…
Under acceleration, engine has a rattle like a spray paint can. I've done some research, and this is a common problem leading to engine failure, due to a timing chain/sprocket issue. I would like triumph to issue a recall to fix this, before it fails. *tr
At app. 8,500 miles going down the interstate motor just shut off. In the past year several times the instrument panel was not working. Switched bike off then back on started working. Took it to the local triumph dealer today. Owner said it was the ignition switch was failing. Told me $400.00 plus…
I was riding my motorcycle to work. The ignition failed, causing the engine to quit momentarily. This problem happened on the way home, then again in the parking lot on the way into work the next morning. That evening, the engine wouldn't start at all. It turned out to be a loose solder joint in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 triumph rocket iii motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the engine would rev very high and cause problems while shifting. The vehicle was repaired in 2007 under nhtsa campaign id number 07v455000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system)…
Other Triumph Rocket III years
← 2004 Rocket III · 2006 Rocket III →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Rocket III | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Rocket III | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Rocket III | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 Rocket III | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Triumph Rocket III?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Triumph Rocket III?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Triumph Rocket III a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rocket III model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.