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1999 Triumph TigerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Triumph Tiger, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Triumph Tiger 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
Power train10

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

2 recalls

1999 Triumph Tiger 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 →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 99V-083 · Apr 15, 1999 · 1,198 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE FORWARD OF THE REAR TIRE AND COULD, IN SOME CASES, CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY.

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

1999 vs. every other Tiger 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 median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'04'06'12'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tiger owners report

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

ONE OF THE TRANSMISSIOIN SHAFTS WAS NOT GETTING ENOUGH OIL, CAUSING A SQUEALING NOISE THAT WAS GETTING LOUDER. THE SHAFT DRIED OUT, ALMOST CAUSING A LOCK UP OF THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 859210 · Mar 27, 2000

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