Model year record
2003 Triumph Bonneville recalls & problems
The 2003 Triumph Bonneville has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is wheels (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2003 Triumph Bonneville.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| WheelsRim | 4 | 11,000 mi |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Wheels
I WAS RIDING MY TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE MOTORCYCLE AND WHEN WE STOPPED TO FUEL UP MY RIDING BUDDY NOTICED THAT I HAD A BROKEN SPOKE. LUCKILY IT WAS NOTICED BEFORE I HAD A PUNCTURED TUBE AND COULD HAVE INCURRED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR
- Wheels › Rim
OUTSIDE SPOKE (REAR WHEEL, BRAKE SIDE) ON A 2003 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE BROKE WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIR AND TIRE WENT FLAT. AWAITING REPLACEMENT SPOKE AT THIS TIME FROM LOCAL TRIUMPH DEALER. UPON INSTALLATION WHEEL WILL NEED TO BE RETRIED AND NEW INNER TUBE AND RIM STRIP INSTALLED. *JB
- Wheels
LEFT OUTER REAR WHEEL SPOKE FAILURE ON 2003 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE MOTORCYCLE. *NM
- Wheels
I HAD A SPOKE BREAK ON MY 2003 BONNEVILLE T100. THE SPOKE BROKE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL. I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 13,200 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE. *NM
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- BROKEN SPOKE/TIRE DEFLATIONClosed
THIS PE WAS OPENED ON THE BASIS OF 6 OWNER ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING REAR WHEEL SPOKE BREAKAGE WITH RESULTING REAR TIRE INNER-TUBE PUNCTURING.NO CRASHES WERE OR HAVE BEEN ALLEGED.AFTER GATHERING INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS ISSUE FROM SUBJECT VEHICLE OWNERS, TRIUMPH DEALERS, AND TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LTD, WE FIND NO DEFECT TREND CURRENTLY EXISTS CONCERNING THIS SUBJECT.SHOULD CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE AS A RESULT OF OUR CONTINUED MONITORING, WE WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTIO IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.