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Triumph Bonneville years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the Triumph Bonneville since 2000, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2001 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by wheels and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
29
Recalls
2
Worst year
2001
Model years
2000-2014

Triumph Bonneville years to avoid

No model year of the Triumph Bonneville stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Triumph Bonneville years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Triumph Bonneville complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200020012002200320042005200620082014

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Triumph Bonneville problems

All model years combined.

  • Wheels
    21
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Triumph Bonneville problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2014-1Acceleration10
2008-2Body00
2006-3Fuel system00
2005-3Wheels00
2004-1Tires10
2003-4Wheels00
2002-7Wheels12,00000
2001-7Wheels29,50000
2000-1Engine00

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Triumph Bonneville

What years of the Triumph Bonneville should you avoid?

No single model year of the Triumph Bonneville has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Triumph Bonneville?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Triumph Bonneville?

Wheels, with 21 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (3) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the Triumph Bonneville have?

2 recalls between 2000 and 2014. The 2014 model year has the most, with 1.

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