Triumph Thruxton Problems by Year
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Thruxton, across 9 model years (2004–2019). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Triumph Thruxton years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Thruxton year: 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 Thruxton: 21 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 Thruxton: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2018 Thruxton: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 Thruxton: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2013 Thruxton: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2019 Thruxton: 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 Thruxton problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Thruxton model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Thruxton | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2018 Thruxton | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 Thruxton | 5 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 Thruxton | 21 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Thruxton | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 Thruxton | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2009 Thruxton | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Thruxton | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Thruxton | 1 | 1 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Thruxton years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (21) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Thruxton year. 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 Thruxton?
Service Brakes, with 22 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Triumph Thruxton have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.