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1999 Triumph Speed TripleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 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/propulsion system20

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

2 recalls

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 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 →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 99V-083 · Apr 15, 1999 · 1,198 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE FORWARD OF THE REAR TIRE AND COULD, IN SOME CASES, CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY.

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

1999 vs. every other Speed Triple 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 Triple median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'08'12'13'16'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Speed Triple owners report

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

THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A NYLON GAS TANK WHICH "DEFORMED" AND STARTED LEAKING GAS ONTO THE ENGINE, POSING A RISK OF FIRE. THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE BIKE FROM (CALIFORNIA TRIUMPH, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA) TOLD ME THE BIKE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TO CALL THE TRIUMPH US FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE. THE…
Complaint 10543953 · Sep 16, 2013 · 3,245 miles
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, VIN# [XXX], COLOR ROULETTE GREEN PURCHASED AT FREEHOLD TRIUMPH OF FREEHOLD, N.J., CURRENTLY WITH 11,356 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN A PAMPERED AND EXCELLENTLY MAINTAINED MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS ONLY BEEN STORED INSIDE CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS…
Complaint 10481214 · Oct 19, 2012 · 10,500 miles

Own a 1999 Speed Triple?

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