On certain motorcycles, the anti-rotation stop bolt on the rear brake caliper may shear allowing the caliper to contact the swing arm.
1999-2007 · 9 model years
Triumph Sprint ST Problems by year
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Triumph Sprint ST across 9 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6), while 2007 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Sprint ST 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 Sprint ST problems
Triumph Sprint ST recalls 8
On certain motorcycles, the lower by-pass coolant hose can rupture.
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.
On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The clutch control cable can fray and fail. The barrel at the end of the inner cable seizes in the control lever bore, thereby stressing the inner cable.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. A fuel leak could occur from the fuel lever sender located inside the fuel tank.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The final drive chain side plate was not hardened correctly.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
Latest Sprint ST complaints
Plastic gas tank has expanded. Likely due to ethanol in fuel causing water absorption in plastic. Tank is very difficult to install after removal. Stress on tank because of improper fit could cause cracks and leaks. *Tr
Fuel tank expanded and now seat doesn't snap onto back bracket.Also paint bubbled on surface of tank.
Fuel tank was removed from motorcycle to install a new throttle cable. When fuel tank was reinstalled, the mounting holes for the fuel tank no longer lined up, the fuel tank didn't fit between the frame rails and to mount the fuel tank a considerable amount of pressure needed to be applied to force the mounting holes to line up. This puts the whole tank under severe stress and could cause leaks. The next time it is removed, I do not believe the tank will go back into the motorcycle. This seems to be a common problem with any of the plastic tanks due to ethanol fuel that is required here in the us on many makes/models of the motorcycles.
Fuel tank has swelled to the point that it will not fit securely on motorcycle. Triumph has replaced fuel tanks on later models under warranty, but only with the same plastic tank. Replacement tanks also swell after repeated ethanol use. Triumph used steel tanks after the 2008 model year that are a direct replacement, but refuse to use them as a replacement. With repeated ethanol use all plastic tracks swell and could possibly fracture at the mounts resulting in fire, injury and/or death. *Tr
Plastic gas tank is starting to deform, I believe due to ethanol in the gas. I'm worried it will be come a safety issue and potentially cause sealing surfaces to warp and leak. *Tr
The plastic fuel tank on my bike is swelling visibly. On line others on the triumph forum are also complaining of this. Probably due to ethanol in the fuel. I am concerned the tank will swell until rupture and them possibly a fire. *Tr
Questions about the Triumph Sprint ST
Which Triumph Sprint ST years have the most problems?
Which Triumph Sprint ST years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Triumph Sprint ST problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (14), brakes (3), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph Sprint ST have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Triumph Sprint ST 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