Triumph Street Scrambler Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 11, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 4 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Street Scrambler, across 5 model years (2017–2022). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2017: 0201702018: 1201812019: 0201902020: 0202002022: 020220

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Triumph Street Scrambler years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Street Scrambler model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2018 Street Scrambler: 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 Street Scrambler problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes110

All Triumph Street Scrambler model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2022 Street Scrambler02——
2020 Street Scrambler01——
2019 Street Scrambler01——
2018 Street Scrambler10—Service Brakes
2017 Street Scrambler01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Triumph Street Scrambler years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (1). 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 Street Scrambler?

Service Brakes, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Triumph Street Scrambler have?

4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.