This complaint refers to a motorcyle which failed 4 times, twice at highway speeds. Both times I was very nearly hit. I sued under the maryland lemon law after the 4th failure. During testimony, triumph's top mechanic in north american, john fields, testified that they have had several examples of this problem. He attributed it to people filling the gas tanks too full. Whatever the cause, consumers who own these motorcycles now should be warned. Failure of a motorcycle at highway speeds will eventually lead to deaths. It would be a shame if this problem is not addressed until someone dies.
The worst 1999 Triumph Legend problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
- Risk
- This can result in oil spillage forward of the rear tire and could, in some cases, cause vehicle instability.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.
Recall number 99V083000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Triumph Legend 40
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 Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it...
- Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and...
- Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using...
What 1999 Triumph Legend owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Whenever coils got hot it would cause motorcycle to stall out. This caused driver to spill off motorcycle. Problem could occur at any speed. Have been to dealership numerous times for stalling problem.
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Questions about the 1999 Triumph Legend
Is the 1999 Triumph Legend reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Triumph Legend, 2.0 times a typical Legend model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Triumph Legend?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Triumph Legend have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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