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2004 Triumph Tiger problems

The most common problem on the 2004 Triumph Tiger is fuel and propulsion system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Tiger model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
96
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2004 Triumph Tiger problems

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

  • Fuel system
    1

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  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls 1

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

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Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Triumph Tiger 96

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 Tiger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 triumph tiger motorcycle. The contact stated that while parked, fuel spewed profusely from the fuel lines. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 04v156000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. Updated 8/26/13

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Is the 2004 Triumph Tiger reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Triumph Tiger, close to a typical Tiger model year.

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

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2004 Triumph Tiger have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

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