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2008 Triumph Rocket III ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic 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
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

2008 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 →

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

2008 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

'04'05'06'07'08
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I AM THE OWNER OF A TRIUMPH 2008 ROCKET CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE VIN #[XXX]. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER (TRIUMPH US) REGARDING AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THEY HAVE INFORMED ME THAT I HAVE NO GROUNDS FOR COMPLAINT BECAUSE THE WORK IS COVERED BY THE…
Complaint 10354789 · Sep 10, 2010 · 12,030 miles

Own a 2008 Rocket III Classic?

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