1973 Triumph TR6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1973 Triumph TR6, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1973 Triumph TR6 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
Tires10

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

3 recalls

1973 Triumph TR6 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.

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

1973 vs. every other TR6 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 TR6 median. How we score

'67'68'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TR6 owners report

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

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FROM 75 TO 50 MPH NOTICED VIBRATION IN VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER ARRIVED AT HOME EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED A BULGE DEVELOPING IN TREAD OF RIGHT REAR TIRE, SIZE: P205/170R15, DOT: BHMOTU11. BULGE IS APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES IN LENGTH AND 1 INCH IN HEIGHT. THERE ARE LESS THAN 2,000…
Complaint 893442 · Aug 6, 2001

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