On certain motorcycles, when the engine is returning to idle it may stall.
2004-2008 · 5 model years
Triumph Rocket Iii Problems by year
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the Triumph Rocket Iii across 5 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (20). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Rocket Iii complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Rocket Iii problems
Triumph Rocket Iii recalls 3
On certain motorcycles, the handle bar clamp bolts were not sufficiently tightened.
On certain motorcycles, damage to the oil seal occurred during final assembly. Once damaged some of the oil in the drive unit could escape past the seal.
Covers2005 Triumph Rocket Iii
Latest Rocket Iii complaints
The contact owns 2006 Triumph Rocket III. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle at approximately 50 MPH, there was a vibration. The contact noticed the rear output shaft bearing assembly had deteriorated. The contact also mentioned that the shift lever was loosened and not installed properly. The contact made it safely to the destination. The contact notified a local dealer and provided the dealer with a video of the failure that was experienced. The motorcycle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The output shaft bearing part was ordered by the contact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
During acceleration bike drops between gears and you have no power it is in nuetral have to try.To shift up or down and pray you get it before someone hits you from behind. Happens most of the time when you down shift make a turn and try to accelerate. Also at freeway speeds and acceleration it happens. Very dangerous. I called a dealer he wants bike for 3 months and $4000 to repair.. Mileage is only 32000
After bike sat a summer due to illness when I rode bike it started coming out of gear on acceleration and speed changes. I had shift cove replaced 2 years prior now this only has 32,000 miles
Transmission dangerously jumping out of gear between 1s and 2nd, hits neutral spots under power. Additionally getting dangerous steering shake between 45-25 mph decelerations. Bike has under 9,900'miles. Dealer found a transmission oil seal installed backwards by factory, upon tear down/diagnosis of transmission triumph so far refuses any help, bike too old they say. Bike is a $6,300 total loss' due to repair cost exceeding $6,400+ for transmission alone.
The rocket iii has a known history of ignition failure and total electrical failure. The bike will simply turn off, often in the process of steering. The triumph rat forums are full of stories highlighting this problem, and my bike alone has had the ignition switch replaced multiple times, but triumph refuses to address the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket iii. The contact stated while driving 25 mph upward on a hill, the motor vehicle made a loud noise. The failure recurred multiple times and there were issues with the vehicle staying in gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and multiple repairs were made and updates to the vehicle. However, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 4/20/15*cn
Questions about the Triumph Rocket Iii
Which Triumph Rocket Iii years have the most problems?
Which Triumph Rocket Iii years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Triumph Rocket Iii problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (16), engine & cooling (9), electrical system (6) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph Rocket Iii have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Triumph Rocket Iii model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data