Triumph Tiger Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Tiger, across 10 model years (1999–2014). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Triumph Tiger years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Tiger model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 Tiger: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2012 Tiger: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2014 Tiger: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Tiger: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2002 Tiger: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2004 Tiger: 1 complaint, 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 Tiger problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Tiger model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tiger | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2013 Tiger | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 Tiger | 2 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2006 Tiger | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 Tiger | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 Tiger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 Tiger | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 Tiger | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2000 Tiger | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1999 Tiger | 1 | 2 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Tiger years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (2), 2012 (2), 2014 (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 Tiger?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Triumph Tiger have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.