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Triumph Rocket IIIModel year report

2005 Triumph Rocket III Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,400miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Triumph Rocket III (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2005 Triumph Rocket III. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,400 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 96 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 78 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 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

Electrical system: “At app. 8,500 miles going down the interstate motor just shut off. In the past year several times the instrument panel was not working. Switched bike off then back on started working. Took it to the local Triumph dealer today. Owner said it was the ignition switch was failing. Told me $400.00 plus for part. Didn't even ask what cost to put it on was. He showed me on the computer where Triumph has a modification of the new switch. Tells me there is plenty of them going out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10547699, filed 2013-10, 8,500 miles

Engine cooling: “I have a Triumph Rocket Iii motorcycle. 2005 model year bought it in oct of 2004. It came with a two year unlimited miles warranty. After owning for about one year I started to developed engine noise/vibration, I took it to the dealer/service center where I bought it and they kept denying that it had a problem and that they couldn't detect the noise or vibration. …”

NHTSA complaint #10205325, filed 2007-10, 4,500 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I own a 2005 Triumph rocket motorcycle that produced excessive engine noise because of worn key ways in the cam chain. I was told when I first purchased the bike that these noises are normal. Having researched web sites concerning this issue I have found that his is prevalent in 2005 rocket 3 models due to the above listed problem. Triumph has fixed my problem by replacing all the cam chain components via warranty, but many other consumers are suffering from the same issue and their warranty has expired.”

NHTSA complaint #10205522, filed 2007-10, 200 miles

Brakes: “Dt: riding at 5 to 10 MPH coming to stop, consumer's front brakes locked up, and a loud metal ping sound occurred. The consumer went to the dealer for this problem, and the dealer stated that the brakes were not properly installed and that happened at the factory. The consumer had heard loud scraping sound when driving at low speeds, and reported this factor to the dealer which found nothing. 20 minutes later the brakes locked up, but managed to keep the bike upright injuring self in process. The model is a speedmaster . …”

NHTSA complaint #10120656, filed 2005-06, 605 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 21,000 miles.

50%0–1030%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 (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,400 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200520076200920132016
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 2005 Triumph Rocket III → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 96 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 96 bulletins →

Other model years of the Triumph Rocket III

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008513,0001———Not enough data
200699,5002———Not enough data
2005209,4002———Stable

All Triumph Rocket III model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Triumph Rocket III have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2005 Triumph Rocket III as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Triumph Rocket III is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.

Has the 2005 Triumph Rocket III 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 2005 Triumph Rocket III reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,400 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 21,000 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 27, 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.