2003 Triumph Speed Four Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 5, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Speed Four years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Triumph Speed Four. That is the most of any Speed Four model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,300 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Triumph Speed Four problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~6,300 mi
Power Train1 · ~6,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline2100%6,300——
Power Train150%6,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812011: 120111

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Triumph Speed Four recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsApr 7, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V156000 · 18,998 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may fracture following in-service handling.

Risk: Fuel could escape from the fractured body of the connector onto the engine or side of the bike. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the connector. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should 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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 triumph speed four. While driving 15 mph, the contact stated that the fuel line separated from the fuel tank. The manufacturer made the contact aware of the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 5, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10417705

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 triumph speed four. The contact stated that the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate frequently fractures. As a result, gasoline disperses from the vehicle and increases the risk of serious injury and fire. He took…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 5, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10237008

Other Triumph Speed Four years

← 2002 Speed Four · 2004 Speed Four →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2004 Speed Four02
200321
2002 Speed Four01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Triumph Speed Four?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Triumph Speed Four?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 Triumph Speed Four a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Speed Four model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.