Triumph Tiger 800 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Tiger 800, across 4 model years (2011–2014). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Triumph Tiger 800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Tiger 800 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 Tiger 800: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2012 Tiger 800: 3 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2013 Tiger 800: 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 800 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Tiger 800 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tiger 800 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 Tiger 800 | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2012 Tiger 800 | 3 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2011 Tiger 800 | 4 | 3 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Tiger 800 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (4), 2012 (3), 2013 (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 800?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Triumph Tiger 800 have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.