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Triumph Bonneville Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Triumph Bonneville (2001–2002) that have at least 5 complaints. 2002 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is wheels (14 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Bonneville model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2002712,000097—Not enough data
2001729,500085—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2002: “I have had 3 spokes brake on my 2002 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. All three were on the rear wheel, left outer side. The motorcycle has been always been ridden modestly for it's 6,000 miles. The spokes have been replaced professionally. The broken spokes are available.”

NHTSA complaint #10132324, filed 2005-08, 12,000 miles

2001: “Rear wheel spoke broke while riding at approximately 35 MPH - left, outer spoke. Spoke then pierced the inner tube causing a flat tire and loss of control of the motorcycle. I was able to recover and maneuver the motorcycle to a nearby gas station to arrange for pickup. Upon examination of the wheel, I noticed that the design of the hub flange is angled outward, putting additional stress on the spokes where they bend at the hub, causing them to all curve or bend, rather than go straight between the hub and the rim. …”

NHTSA complaint #10212209, filed 2007-12, 83,558 miles

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26 complaints
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16 complaints
Triumph TT600
12 complaints
Triumph Triumph
9 complaints
Triumph Speed 400
9 complaints
Triumph Thruxton R
8 complaints
Triumph Rocket 3 GT
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology