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2011 Triumph Sprint GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT has problems

5 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
Engine and engine cooling41
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2011 Triumph Sprint GT 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

Equipment

Recall 11V-393 · Aug 2, 2011 · 134 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, 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

2011 vs. every other Sprint GT 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 Sprint GT median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Sprint GT owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AT LOW SPEEDS THE ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CONDITION FIRST HAPPENED AS I WAS SHIFTING DOWN FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR. WHEN THE ENGINE DIES, THE REAR WHEEL LOCKS. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS MACHINE. IT HAS ALSO DIED WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM LOW SPEEDS. WHEN YOU'RE…
Complaint 10423308 · Aug 28, 2011 · 211 miles
THE ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING, LOCKING THE REAR WHEEL AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO ME SINCE I BOUGHT THE BIKE NEW IN MARCH 2011, FOR A TOTAL OF PERHAPS 8 INCIDENTS. IT HAS HAPPENED WITH THE ENGINE BOTH COLD AND FULLY WARMED. EACH INCIDENT HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED, IN A…
Complaint 10420230 · Aug 15, 2011 · 4,500 miles
AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW MOTORCYCLE AND RIDING IT HOME THE BIKE STALLED WHEN I DOWNSHIFTED 3 SEPARATE TIMES. I'VE RIDDEN THE M/C SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN AND IT OCCASIONALLY STALLS ON DOWNSHIFTING-AT LEAST ONCE ON EVERY RIDE. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE M/C IS COLD OR WARM. I CAN IMMEDIATELY RESTART…
Complaint 10419354 · Aug 14, 2011 · 25 miles

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