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Triumph Sprint STModel year report

2001 Triumph Sprint ST Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
18,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (100% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 77 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) and 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

Fuel system: “Plastic gas tank has expanded. Likely due to ethanol in fuel causing water absorption in plastic. Tank is very difficult to install after removal. Stress on tank because of improper fit could cause cracks and leaks.”

NHTSA complaint #11323503, filed 2020-05, 30,300 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Starter cross shaft outboard support bearings in transmission and crankcase. Intake/exhaust valves beyond minimum lash, caused by faulty engine ecu. Faulty ecu, can not be read or accessed by factory diagnostic tool , creating excessive exhaust heat burning holes in bodywork, possible fires and burning legs of rider. Dealer will only agree to customer payment of complete overhaul and replacement of faulty ecu which has had this problem since new. Estimates exceed vehicle value. Certified letters, phone calls and emails to north american distributor go unanswered.”

NHTSA complaint #10297189, filed 2009-12, 6,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 30,300 miles.

40%0–1020%10–2520%25–5020%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.

200322004200920162020
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 2001 Triumph Sprint ST → · 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. 77 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 77 bulletins →

Other model years of the Triumph Sprint ST

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2001618,0004———Not enough data

All Triumph Sprint ST model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (100% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 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 2001 Triumph Sprint ST reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 30,300 miles; 80% 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.