Triumph Street Triple Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Street Triple, across 7 model years (2006–2013). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Triumph Street Triple years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Street Triple model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2012 Street Triple: 4 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2009 Street Triple: 2 complaints, 1 recall
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 Triple problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Street Triple model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Street Triple | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2012 Street Triple | 4 | 5 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2011 Street Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 Street Triple | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Street Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Street Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Street Triple | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Street Triple years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (4), 2009 (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 Street Triple?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Triumph Street Triple have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.