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2012 Triumph ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Triumph Explorer, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-765 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 82%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Triumph Explorer has problems

1 complaint 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
Power train10

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

2 recalls

2012 Triumph Explorer 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.

82%repaired · 2016 Q2

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 14V-765 · Dec 2, 2014 · 2,180 vehicles · 1,790 repaired

Risk. If the side stand pivot bolt fractures, the motorcycle may fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury to someone nearby.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 13V-180 · May 1, 2013 · 1,186 vehicles

Risk. The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of 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

2012 vs. every other Explorer 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 Explorer median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Explorer owners report

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

THE BOLT ON THE SHIFT ASSEMBLY (THREADED FROM BOTTOM /UP) CAME OFF. THE SHIFT ASSEMBLY ARM CAME OFF WHEN IN MOTION AND I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS. MOTORCYCLE WAS STUCK IN GEAR WITH NO ABILITY TO SHIFT.
Complaint 10916047 · Oct 14, 2016 · 21,087 miles

Own a 2012 Explorer?

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