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1999 Triumph Tiger problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Triumph Tiger is transmission and drivetrain. Its complaint count is close to a typical Tiger model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
44
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 1999 Triumph Tiger problems

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

  • Transmission
    1

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  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 2

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 7, 2004 · 18,998 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may fracture following in-service handling.
Risk
Fuel could escape from the fractured body of the connector onto the engine or side of the bike. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the connector. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 04V156000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported April 15, 1999 · 1,198 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Triumph Tiger 44

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 1999 Triumph Tiger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 27, 2000 · Transmission · PA

One of the transmissioin shafts was not getting enough oil, causing a squealing noise that was getting louder. The shaft dried out, almost causing a lock up of the transmission. Dealer has been contacted.

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Is the 1999 Triumph Tiger reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Triumph Tiger, close to a typical Tiger model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Triumph Tiger?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1999 Triumph Tiger have?

2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and engine and engine cooling.

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