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2003 Triumph Sprint STProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Triumph Sprint ST, 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage18kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 2, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Triumph Sprint ST 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.

1 recall

2003 Triumph Sprint ST 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 Sprint ST 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 ST median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sprint ST owners report

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

2003 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST, 18,000 MILES. FUEL LINE FITTING FRACTURED, SPRAYING GASOLINE UNDER PRESSURE. THE FACTORY CHOSE TO USE PLASTIC, WHEN METAL IS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER REPLACEMENT IS ALSO PLASTIC. *TR
Complaint 10394025 · Apr 2, 2011 · 18,000 miles

Own a 2003 Sprint ST?

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