2002 Triumph Speed Triple Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Speed Triple years
- Not enough data 5th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Triumph Speed Triple. That ranks 5th out of 18 Speed Triple model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,120 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 4,120 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 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.
Wheels
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
Risk: This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace all rear wheel bearings. Owner notification began september 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time 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 2002 triumph speed triple motorcycle. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak around the gasoline delivery hoses, lines, and pipe. The dealer stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v156000 (fuel system…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Triumph Speed Triple?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.