- The problem
- The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles. Should this occur, loss of headlamp and taillamp illumination may result. Switch breakage will only occur when the switch is being turned on or off.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the defective switch at no charge.
Vehicle safety record
1970 Triumph Spitfire Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1970 Triumph Spitfire have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 1978 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Spitfire year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1970 Triumph Spitfire recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1970 Triumph Spitfire yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All Spitfire yearsQuestions about the 1970 Triumph Spitfire
Does the 1970 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1970 Triumph Spitfire: switch (January 1978); anchorage (October 1971). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1970 Triumph Spitfire had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1970 Triumph Spitfire a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph Spitfire year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1970 Triumph Spitfire has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data