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2008 Triumph Rocket III Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
13,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Triumph Rocket III, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH upward on a hill, the motor vehicle made a loud noise. The failure recurred multiple times and there were issues with the vehicle staying in gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and multiple repairs were made and updates to the vehicle. However, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 4/20/15”

NHTSA complaint #10691080, filed 2015-02, 13,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008120%
2006111%
200515%

Other parts of the 2008 Triumph Rocket III

Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Triumph Rocket III

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology