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2002 Triumph Speed TripleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 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
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

2 recalls

2002 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 →

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

2002 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 system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AROUND THE GASOLINE DELIVERY HOSES, LINES, AND PIPE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V156000 (FUEL SYSTEM,…
Complaint 10261450 · Mar 10, 2009 · 4,120 miles

Own a 2002 Speed Triple?

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