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Triumph Rocket III TouringModel year report

2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
18,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 94 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 miles

Vehicle speed control: “While stopped at intersection, I was attempting to accelerate from 1st gear to 2nd gear had a total lose of power. Had to shift into 3rd gear to continue thru the traffic light intersection. When trying to up shift had lose of power in 4th gear also and had to shift into 5th to maintain speed. After removing clutch case cover found a broken brass spring in bottom of the crank. After reading the maintenance manual it appeared to be the gear selector spring, was verified by Triumph tech that it was. …”

NHTSA complaint #10700807, filed 2015-03, 18,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 20,000 miles.

40%0–1040%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 18,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20092201320142015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 94 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 94 bulletins →

Other model years of the Triumph Rocket III Touring

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008518,0002———Not enough data

All Triumph Rocket III Touring model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.

Has the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 20,000 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.