Triumph Thunderbird years to avoid
No model year of the Triumph Thunderbird stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Triumph Thunderbird years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Triumph Thunderbird complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Triumph Thunderbird problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration6
- Engine4
- Transmission3
- Fuel system3
- Electrical2
- Wheels1
- Suspension1
- Brakes1
Triumph Thunderbird problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 7 | Acceleration | 14,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Triumph Thunderbird
What years of the Triumph Thunderbird should you avoid?
No single model year of the Triumph Thunderbird has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Triumph Thunderbird?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Triumph Thunderbird?
Acceleration, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by engine (4) and transmission (3).
How many recalls does the Triumph Thunderbird have?
3 recalls between 2000 and 2014. The 2014 model year has the most, with 1.
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