Triumph Speed Triple Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Speed Triple, across 18 model years (1997–2020). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Triumph Speed Triple years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Speed Triple model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Speed Triple: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 Speed Triple: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2016 Speed Triple: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 Speed Triple: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2013 Speed Triple: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2019 Speed Triple: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Triumph Speed Triple problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Triumph Speed Triple model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Speed Triple | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 Speed Triple | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2018 Speed Triple | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2017 Speed Triple | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2016 Speed Triple | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 Speed Triple | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 Speed Triple | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 Speed Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Speed Triple | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 Speed Triple | 7 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2004 Speed Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Speed Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 Speed Triple | 1 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2001 Speed Triple | 3 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2000 Speed Triple | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1999 Speed Triple | 2 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 1998 Speed Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Speed Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Speed Triple years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (7), 2001 (3), 2016 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Triumph Speed Triple?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 6 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Triumph Speed Triple have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.