Triumph Rocket III Touring Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Triumph Rocket III Touring (2008–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Rocket III Touring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 18,000 | 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 drivetrain3 50%
- Vehicle speed control2 33%
- Engine1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “Clutch failure on my motorcycle, which was caused by a broken internal part (lifter shaft). My motorcycle has been in the shop since that date(5 weeks now), awaiting part replacement. In my opinion this is a poorly designed part. When it brakes complete failure of clutch operation is the result. It can brake at any speed, without warning. Clutch failure can lead to serious consequences while riding a motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10280065, filed 2009-08, 4,800 milesOther Triumph models
34 complaintsTriumph Thruxton
26 complaintsTriumph Tiger 1050 CCM ABS
16 complaintsTriumph Bonneville
14 complaintsTriumph TT600
12 complaintsTriumph Triumph
9 complaintsTriumph Speed 400
9 complaintsTriumph Thruxton R
8 complaints
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