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2006 Triumph Rocket III ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic has problems

6 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
Power train40
Fuel system, gasoline20

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

2 recalls

2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic 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

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 07V-455 · Sep 26, 2007 · 4,696 vehicles

Risk. IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS, THE RIDER WILL HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 06V-063 · Mar 6, 2006 · 33 vehicles

Risk. THE HANDLE BARS COULD LOOSEN WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

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

2006 vs. every other Rocket III Classic 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 Rocket III Classic median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTORCYCLE STALLINGPE07030 · closed Oct 19, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-455
In owners' words

What Rocket III Classic owners report

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

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SOUND LIKE A TURBOCHARGER WHILE RIDING IN 5TH GEAR. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT THE SHIFT PEDAL WAS LIMP, I HAD TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH HANDLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BY APPLYING AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN GEAR AND THE SHIFTER…
Complaint 10475881 · Sep 18, 2012 · 12,000 miles
TRANSMISSION AT AROUND 3000 RPM WITH A SLIGHTLY HEAVY APPLICATION OF THROTTLE IT WILL JUMP OUT OF SECOND GEAR, IT SEEMS HARD TO GET IT INTO SECOND AND THIS HAPPENS UP AND DOWN SHIFTING. OTHER TIMES THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL ONLY. THE BIKE IS UNSAFE TO RIDE IN THIS CONDITION. TRIUMPH HAS…
Complaint 10325175 · Apr 12, 2010 · 24,000 miles
2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 CLASSIC, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF SECOND GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING. TRIUMPH HAS A TRANSMISSION UPGRADE THAT ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX IT OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR…
Complaint 10297209 · Dec 28, 2009 · 20,000 miles

Own a 2006 Rocket III Classic?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.