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2006 Triumph Sprint STProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Triumph Sprint ST, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. 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/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 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 system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

1 recall

2006 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

Disc: caliper

Recall 06V-315 · Aug 23, 2006 · 674 vehicles

Risk. DAMAGE TO THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND SWING ARM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

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

2006 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

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Sprint ST owners report

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

THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON MY BIKE IS SWELLING VISIBLY. ON LINE OTHERS ON THE TRIUMPH FORUM ARE ALSO COMPLAINING OF THIS. PROBABLY DUE TO ETHANOL IN THE FUEL. I AM CONCERNED THE TANK WILL SWELL UNTIL RUPTURE AND THEM POSSIBLY A FIRE. *TR
Complaint 10490954 · Jan 3, 2013 · 6,000 miles

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