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2004 Triumph Bonneville T100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Triumph Bonneville T100, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Triumph Bonneville T100 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Triumph Bonneville T100 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 04V-496 · Oct 14, 2004 · 1,647 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT MAY COMPROMISE THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Triumph.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Bonneville T100 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bonneville T100 median. How we score

'04'05'06'09'14'17'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Bonneville T100 owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION ONTO THE ROAD I HEARD A POP AND FELT A VIBRATION IN THE HANDLEBAR. I PULLED OVER AND EXAMINED THE FRONT WHEEL BECAUSE THAT'S WHERE THE NOISE SEEMED TO COME FROM, EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE WITH THE FRONT WHEEL SO I DROVE OFF AT 35 MPH, THE SPEED LIMIT ON THAT ROAD,…
Complaint 10142757 · Nov 15, 2005 · 10,790 miles

Own a 2004 Bonneville T100?

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