1999 Triumph Speed Triple Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Speed Triple years
- Not enough data 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple. That ranks 3rd out of 18 Speed Triple model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,873 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 100% | 6,873 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Triumph Speed Triple recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
Risk: This can result in oil spillage forward of the rear tire and could, in some cases, cause vehicle instability.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.
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.
The motorcycle has a nylon gas tank which "deformed" and started leaking gas onto the engine, posing a risk of fire. The dealer i purchased the bike from (california triumph, mountain view, california) told me the bike was out of warranty and to call the triumph us factory representative. The…
I am the original owner of a 1999 triumph speed triple, vin# [xxx], color roulette green purchased at freehold triumph of freehold, n.j., currently with 11,356 miles. This has been a pampered and excellently maintained motorcycle that has only been stored inside climate controlled environments…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Speed Triple model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.