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2006 Triumph Tiger 1050Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 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
Structure11

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

1 recall

2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 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

Mechanical: carrier/rack

Recall 07V-562 · Dec 12, 2007 · 3,698 vehicles

Risk. REDUCED STABILITY CAN OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN WITH THE FITTED ACCESSORY, EXCEEDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT, AND AT SPEEDS FAR IN EXCESS OF THE 80 MPH LIMIT…

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 Tiger 1050 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 Tiger 1050 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tiger 1050 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TANK TK150 MOTORCYCLE (NA). WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE OR STEER AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE DISLOCATED HER SHOULDER AND SUSTAINED BUMPS, BRUISES, AND A FEW…
Complaint 10274635 · Jun 22, 2009 · 312 miles

Own a 2006 Tiger 1050?

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