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2003 Triumph Speed FourProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Triumph Speed Four, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. 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 mileage6kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Triumph Speed Four 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
Fuel system, gasoline20
Power train10

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

1 recall

2003 Triumph Speed Four 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

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V-156 · Apr 7, 2004 · 18,998 vehicles

Risk. FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE.

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

2003 vs. every other Speed Four 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 Speed Four median. How we score

'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Speed Four owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TRIUMPH SPEED FOUR. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE SEPARATED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER MADE THE CONTACT AWARE OF THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V156000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND…
Complaint 10417705 · Aug 5, 2011 · 6,600 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TRIUMPH SPEED FOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE FREQUENTLY FRACTURES. AS A RESULT, GASOLINE DISPERSES FROM THE VEHICLE AND INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND FIRE. HE TOOK…
Complaint 10237008 · Aug 5, 2008 · 6,000 miles

Own a 2003 Speed Four?

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