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2007 Triumph Tiger 1050Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 has problems

7 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
Exterior lighting50
Electrical system10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2007 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

2007 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 exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL FRACTURED AND WAS FOUND DANGLING BY ITS ELECTRICAL CABLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN BUT DEVICE WAS NOT EXPOSED TO ANY FORCES OTHER THAN ROUTINE WIND LOADS. THE NEXT DAY THE RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL ALSO FRACTURED AND WAS FOUND DANGLING BY ITS ELECTRICAL CABLE. THIS IS A DEFECT AND IS…
Complaint 10639185 · Sep 25, 2014 · 13,002 miles
PROJECTOR BEAM TYPE REFLECTOR HALOGEN LAMP HEADLIGHT ON TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 MOTORCYCLE DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING ABILITY, MAKING NIGHT RIDING EXTREMELY AND NEEDLESSLY HAZARDOUS. DOES NOT MEET DOT REQUIREMENTS. *TR
Complaint 10357685 · Sep 26, 2010 · 8,500 miles
I RIDE A 2007 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 BUT NOT AT NIGHT ANY MORE. THE FRONT PROJECTOR LIGHTING IS VERY POOR AND CAN BE DANGEROUS ON CORNERING BECAUSE THE BEAM DOES NOT REACH THE END OF THE TURNS WHERE ONE SHOULD BE FOCUSING. THE MAIN BEAM IS ALSO PATHETIC EVEN AFTER HAVING THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED. THIS…
Complaint 10335040 · Jun 7, 2010 · 4,000 miles

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