2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiger 1050 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Tiger 1050 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,410 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 3,410 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Problem: On certain motorcycles equipped with an optional accessory luggage rack, undersized washers were used which prevents the sliding carriage from moving as intended.
Risk: Reduced stability can occur if the motorcycle is ridden with the fitted accessory, exceeded maximum weight, and at speeds far in excess of the 80 mph limit warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the accessory racks for lateral movement. Those racks not displaying any movement will be repaired. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
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.
Defective, improper design of low beam headlamp.. Dangerous to operate at night..visibility is not as should be..this is on all the 1050 triumph tigers..07-09 models..manufacture has been notified with no results.. I would assume this headlamp is not even up to legal standards for highway use or…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 triumph tiger 1050. While driving approximately 75 mph, the contact drove over a small bump in the road. Afterwards, the two hard traveling triumph bags that were properly locked and secured to the vehicle opened and released all of the contact's belongings onto the…
Other Triumph Tiger 1050 years
← 2007 Tiger 1050 · 2012 Tiger 1050 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tiger 1050 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Tiger 1050 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Tiger 1050 | 7 | 1 |
| 2006 Tiger 1050 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Tiger 1050 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Tiger 1050 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050?
Owners most often report equipment, exterior lighting problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiger 1050 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.