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