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2004 Triumph Bonneville problems

The most common problem on the 2004 Triumph Bonneville is tires. It has fewer complaints than a typical Bonneville model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
98
Worst area
Tires

The worst 2004 Triumph Bonneville problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    1

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  • Tires
    1

Recalls 1

Suspension: rearReported October 14, 2004 · 1,647 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, there may be a poor weld on the rear suspension unit body.
Risk
Failure of the rear suspension unit may compromise the stability of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear suspension units. The recall began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 04V496000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Broken spoke/tire deflationOpened May 17, 2006, closed September 19, 2006

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.

PE06019

Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Triumph Bonneville 98

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2004 Triumph Bonneville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Tires · CA

The contact owns a 2004 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle equipped with Continental Tires, Tires Line: Contigo, Front Tire Size: 100/90/19, DOT Number: H86N5VDE; Rear Tire: 130/80/17, DOT Number: H669VDE. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22T006000 (Tires) and submitted a recall repair request form to the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer denied the request and advised the contact that the tires were in good condition based on the photos he had submitted. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The tires were not replaced. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Questions about the 2004 Triumph Bonneville

Is the 2004 Triumph Bonneville reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Triumph Bonneville, fewer than a typical Bonneville model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Triumph Bonneville?

Tires, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2004 Triumph Bonneville have?

1 recall, covering suspension.

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