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2014 Triumph Rocket III RoadsterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-694 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 95%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster 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
Power train20

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

1 recall

2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster 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.

95%repaired · 2016 Q1

Fuel injection system: injectors

Recall 14V-694 · Nov 3, 2014 · 417 vehicles · 395 repaired

Risk. Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle 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

2014 vs. every other Rocket III Roadster 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 Roadster median. How we score

'14'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Rocket III Roadster owners report

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

TRANSMISSION EXPLODED GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR UNDER LIGHT LOAD ON A COUNTRY ROAD. I NOTICED SOME FUNNY VIBRATIONS DURING THE SHIFT, AND THE ENGINE SPUN AS IF IN NEUTRAL WHEN TRYING TO ENGAGE 3RD, 4TH, OR 5TH GEARS (SEQUENTIAL TRANSMISSION).. THE ENGINE STILL RAN FINE, AND THE MOTORCYCLE RAN IN…
Complaint 11330239 · Jun 22, 2020 · 46,000 miles
CHANGING GEARS FROM 4TH INTO 5TH THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND SLIDE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CLUTCH LEVER AND THE REAR WHEEL RELEASED. I MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHIFTED INTO 1ST GEAR, WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH THE TRANSMISSION WAS STILL LOCKED UP. THIS…
Complaint 11164148 · Dec 31, 2018 · 14,497 miles

Own a 2014 Rocket III Roadster?

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