Triumph Tiger 1050 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Tiger 1050, across 7 model years (2004–2013). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Triumph Tiger 1050 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Tiger 1050 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Tiger 1050: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2008 Tiger 1050: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 Tiger 1050: 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 1050 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Tiger 1050 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tiger 1050 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Tiger 1050 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Tiger 1050 | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2007 Tiger 1050 | 7 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2006 Tiger 1050 | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2005 Tiger 1050 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Tiger 1050 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Tiger 1050 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (7), 2008 (2), 2006 (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 1050?
Exterior Lighting, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Triumph Tiger 1050 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.