2002 Triumph Bonneville Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Triumph Bonneville (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Triumph Bonneville. The part named most often is wheels, with 7 complaints (100% of the total). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 97 technical service bulletins for this model year. Wheels complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Wheels7 100%
Example complaints
Wheels: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Triumph Bonneville in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE06019Broken spoke/tire deflationClosed · May 17, 2006
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 97 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037983Sep 22, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11035862Jul 14, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11034475Jun 23, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11033612May 19, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11033611May 19, 2026Other or unknown. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
- 11033614May 18, 2026Other or unknown. Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool - New Motorcycle Connection and Diagnostics Workflow, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft…
- 11033609May 14, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected issues in SmartScan, on Tracker 400 & Thruxton 400 models.
- 11032303Apr 24, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11032301Apr 23, 2026Other or unknown. Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
- 11030550Mar 17, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Other model years of the Triumph Bonneville
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 12,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 7 | 29,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Triumph Bonneville model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Triumph Bonneville have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Triumph Bonneville as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Triumph Bonneville is reported most often?
Wheels is named most often, in 7 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2002 Triumph Bonneville been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Triumph Bonneville reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 15,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.