2006 Triumph Rocket III Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rocket III years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Triumph Rocket III. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Rocket III model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 9,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 67% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 9,870 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 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.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the handle bar clamp bolts were not sufficiently tightened.
Risk: The handle bars could loosen which could result in a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque of the clamp bolts and tighten if necessary. The recall began on march 16, 2006. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
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 contact owns 2006 Triumph Rocket III. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle at approximately 50 MPH, there was a vibration. The contact noticed the rear output shaft bearing assembly had deteriorated. The contact also mentioned that the shift lever was loosened and not installed…
Transmission dangerously jumping out of gear between 1s and 2nd, hits neutral spots under power. Additionally getting dangerous steering shake between 45-25 mph decelerations. Bike has under 9,900'miles. Dealer found a transmission oil seal installed backwards by factory, upon tear down/diagnosis…
First noticed after purchase in 2013 while shifting from first to second gear, the manual five speed transmission jumps out of second gear. This happens every time, under various load conditions and road hazards. Speaking with triumph corporate service, they recognize the fault, have received…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 triumph rocket iii motorcycle. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle failed to shift. The vehicle was taken to a private dealer where it was determined that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…
When accelerating through 2nd gear the bike jolts as it apparently skipping a tooth on the gear. After researching on the forums as well as a working with triumph dealer i was informed that this is a known issue and it has occurred on hundreds of these bikes. Triumph actually had an upgrade kit to…
Other Triumph Rocket III years
← 2005 Rocket III · 2007 Rocket III →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Rocket III | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Rocket III | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 Rocket III | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 Rocket III | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Triumph Rocket III?
Owners most often report power train, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.