- The problem
- Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect the fuel lines and fuel pump and will replace them, if necessary, without charge.
Vehicle safety record
1972 Triumph Spitfire Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1972 Triumph Spitfire have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in January 1978 for the delivery.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Spitfire year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1972 Triumph Spitfire recalls 5
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
- 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.
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No complaints about the 1972 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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Does the 1972 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire: delivery (January 1978); switch (January 1978); windshield wiper / washer (June 1976); exterior (March 1973) and more. 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 1972 Triumph Spitfire had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1972 Triumph Spitfire a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 1972 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