2008 Triumph Rocket III Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rocket III years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Triumph Rocket III. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Rocket III model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 21,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 4 | 80% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 10,240 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Triumph Rocket III recalls (1)
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.
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.
During acceleration bike drops between gears and you have no power it is in nuetral have to try.to shift up or down and pray you get it before someone hits you from behind. Happens most of the time when you down shift make a turn and try to accelerate. Also at freeway speeds and acceleration it…
After bike sat a summer due to illness when i rode bike it started coming out of gear on acceleration and speed changes. I had shift cove replaced 2 years prior now this only has 32,000 miles
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket iii. The contact stated while driving 25 mph upward on a hill, the motor vehicle made a loud noise. The failure recurred multiple times and there were issues with the vehicle staying in gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and multiple repairs were…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket iii motorcycle. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that a spring inside of the transmission fractured and needed to be replaced…
Metzeler me880 tire produced cupping and tire separation after 3000 miles or wear. Metzeler continues to ignore my request for investigation into this tire which should have delivered a minimum of 6000 miles. A quick internet search reveals several similar incidents with the same tire. Given that…
Other Triumph Rocket III years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Rocket III | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Rocket III | 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 2008 Triumph Rocket III?
Owners most often report power train, engine, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Triumph Rocket III?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.