I was riding my triumph bonneville motorcycle and when we stopped to fuel up my riding buddy noticed that I had a broken spoke. Luckily it was noticed before I had a punctured tube and could have incurred a serious accident.
The worst 2003 Triumph Bonneville problems
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- Wheels4
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Broken spoke/tire deflation
This pe was opened on the basis of 6 owner allegations concerning rear wheel spoke breakage with resulting rear tire inner-tube puncturing.no crashes were or have been alleged.after gathering information concerning this issue from subject vehicle owners, triumph dealers, and triumph motorcycles ltd, we find no defect trend currently exists concerning this subject.should circumstances change as a result of our continued monitoring, we will take appropriate action.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further actio if warranted by the circumstances.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Triumph Bonneville 99
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice advising to check for an immobiliser software update before replacing any TPMS components on...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should...
- Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool
- Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using...
- Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
What 2003 Triumph Bonneville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Outside spoke (rear wheel, brake side) on a 2003 triumph bonneville broke while riding on highway. This resulted in loss of air and tire went flat. Awaiting replacement spoke at this time from local triumph dealer. Upon installation wheel will need to be retried and new inner tube and rim strip installed.
Left outer rear wheel spoke failure on 2003 triumph bonneville motorcycle.
I had a spoke break on my 2003 bonneville t100. The spoke broke on the left side of the rear wheel. I have approximately 13,200 miles on the motorcycle.
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Questions about the 2003 Triumph Bonneville
Is the 2003 Triumph Bonneville reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2003 Triumph Bonneville, 1.3 times a typical Bonneville model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Triumph Bonneville?
Wheels, with 4 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2003 Triumph Bonneville have?
No recalls on record.
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