2004 Triumph Sprint RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprint RS years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Triumph Sprint RS. That is the most of any Sprint RS model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Triumph Sprint RS 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 | 67% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Triumph Sprint RS recalls (1)
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.
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.
Exact same concern as the report listed in complaint 10554076. The tank, once removed from bike, loses shape and cannot be re-installed without *extreme* and excessive force. Prior to removing the tank, i noted that the tank was straining the three mounting bushings on the frame. Based on dialogue…
There is an existing recall on this model and several others for the plastic fuel connectors, defect investigation pe03053 / nhtsa campaign id number: 04v156000. My 2004 sprint rs, which had the recall work done, was parked for extensive, unrelated, work, when a friend with a triumph daytona came…
When doing maintenance on my triumph, i take off the gas tank. So after doing my maintenance or repairs, the bolt up front and the two bolts in back of tank do not align up with holes. It seems the tank has swollen or has gotten bigger. I manage to fasten tank back to frame by striping threads or…
Other Triumph Sprint RS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Sprint RS | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Sprint RS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Sprint RS | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 Sprint RS | 3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Triumph Sprint RS?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Triumph Sprint RS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Triumph Sprint RS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprint RS model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.