2013 Triumph Thunderbird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thunderbird years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Thunderbird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 6,750 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Triumph Thunderbird 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 6,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Triumph Thunderbird recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird.
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.
At 1st valve clearance inspection, it was discovered that the right-side exhaust decompression mechanism broke off of the camshaft and shattered, leaving metal pieces loose under the cam cover where they could potentially interfere with intake or exhaust valve operation. Not all pieces are…
Niose from rear drive hub and drive belt ;feeling like rear tire is loose but its been checked. Wearing rear tires out fast 2000miles a tire. When coming out of turn ill get a wiggle feels like something loose.its been doing this ever sence new
Motorcycle has defectively designed carbon fiber belt drive system. Belt can easily be incorrectly adjusted which can cause the belt edge to be worn away, causing belt to snap at high speed. Basic problems include an inadequate adjusting mechanism and a custom blended coating on the drive pulley…
While driving down long steady hills with closed or partial throttle, the engine backfires, stalls, and would no longer respond to the throttle. In two cases, the engine would restart after turning the ignition off and back on while still moving. In another instance, repeated attempts had to be…
Other Triumph Thunderbird years
← 2012 Thunderbird · 2014 Thunderbird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Thunderbird | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Thunderbird | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Thunderbird | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Thunderbird | 1 | 0 |
See all Triumph Thunderbird problems by year, every Triumph model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Thunderbird model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.