Triumph Rocket III Classic Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Triumph Rocket III Classic (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Rocket III Classic 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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 20,000 | 2 | 94 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain4 67%
- Fuel system2 33%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “Transmission began to sound like a turbocharger while riding in 5th gear. When I came to a stop light the shift pedal was limp, I had to pull in the clutch handle to stop the vehicle. By applying and releasing the clutch I was able to get home. The transmission is stuck in gear and the shifter mechanism does not function at all. In order to find out what is causing this I will have to pull the entire motor out and split the bottom half of the crank case. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475881, filed 2012-09, 12,000 milesOther Triumph models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology