Triumph Trophy 1200 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 14, 2002 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Triumph Trophy 1200, across 7 model years (1995–2001). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1995: 0199501996: 0199601997: 0199701998: 0199801999: 1199912000: 0200002001: 120011

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Triumph Trophy 1200 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Trophy 1200 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 Trophy 1200: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 1999 Trophy 1200: 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 Trophy 1200 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling111
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110

All Triumph Trophy 1200 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2001 Trophy 120010—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 Trophy 120000——
1999 Trophy 120011—Engine and Engine Cooling
1998 Trophy 120000——
1997 Trophy 120000——
1996 Trophy 120000——
1995 Trophy 120000——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Triumph Trophy 1200 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (1), 1999 (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 1200?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Triumph Trophy 1200 have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.