Triumph Trophy Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Trophy, across 4 model years (1998–2014). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Triumph Trophy years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Trophy model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Trophy: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1998 Trophy: 1 complaint, 0 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 Trophy problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Trophy model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Trophy | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2013 Trophy | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2012 Trophy | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Trophy | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Trophy years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (2), 1998 (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 Trophy?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Triumph Trophy have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.