2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 2, 2012 · 16 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tiger 1050 CCM ABS years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS. That is the most of any Tiger 1050 CCM ABS model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 56%), typically at around 3,592 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling9 · ~3,592 mi
Electrical System5 · ~5,739 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~3,625 mi
Seats1 · ~3,592 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~2,337 mi
Structure1 · ~11,590 mi
Visibility1 · ~30 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling956%3,592——
Electrical System531%5,739——
Exterior Lighting213%3,625——
Seats16%3,592——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16%2,337——
Structure16%11,590——
Visibility16%30——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 14 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 142011142012: 120121

n = 16 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS.

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.

The low beam is very dim and appears foggy inside the lens. It appears the reflector behind the lamp is loosing its ability to reflect the light onto the road. The headlight is defective. Bottom line: the light pattern on the road is almost nonexistent. It is dangerous to ride the bike at night…

Exterior Lighting · received Sep 2, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10473607

On day 2 of ownership of a brand my new 2008 tiger 1050 abs, i was riding in the rain. Upon stopping at a stop light there was smoke coming up from the radiator which fogged up my helmet windscreen, my mirrors, the instrument panel and windshield. This persisted and caused dangerous driving…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 17, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10383101

20 min after picking up my motorcycle from overheating repair at corsa motorsports in nyc, i noticed a little oil leaking from the bottom of my motorcycle. I promptly turned around and went back to the dealership and they stated that it was a bad sump gasket and that they would order a new one and…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 17, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10383111

My triumph tiger 1050 overheated many times in traffic. The bike would go from 6-9 on the temp gauge very quickly and the overheating warning light would come on. I pulled over to let it cool down and after 15 min or so i would start again and it would take only a few minutes to overheat again…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 17, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10383106

After picking my triumph tiger 1050 from corsa motorsports in nyc for a overheating repair, which all they did was replace a fan fuse, my motorcycle continued to overheat and blow approx 8-10 fuses throughout the day until i could get it back to the dealership that afternoon. I was left stranded on…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 17, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10383109

Other Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS years

2010 Tiger 1050 CCM ABS →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 Tiger 1050 CCM ABS10
2008160

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiger 1050 CCM ABS model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.