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1999-2014 · 9 model years
Triumph Tiger Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Triumph Tiger across 9 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the lights.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Tiger 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 Tiger problems
Triumph Tiger recalls 5
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.
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. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
Latest Tiger complaints
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Component that failed was pivot plate, Triumph part T1194900. I have the defective part. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Failure of this component due to poor design led to intermittent issues upshifting during operation. Downshifting unaffected. This created an unsafe operation condition due to distractions, inability to accelerate, properly manage engine speed and RPM. 3. Has...
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the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lamps, no messages. Failure occurred without warning, and was not easily reproduced because it happened intermittently. Comments: A review of the overall diagnosis of the power train issue was done by me. Clutch was in spec per Triumph technical data. I reviewed concerns and complaints from other owners using various Tiger 800 forums and found other owners experiencing identical problems, some who reported a total failure of the gear change mechanism leaving them with no ability to leave first gear. In some cases their issues were resolved by replacement of the pivot plate and detent wheel with a redesigned part kit (T1194905). Examination of the pivot plate found chipping at the mating surface where the pivot plate engages the detent wheel. Comparing the original part to the updated design shows that changes were made to address this matter. The attached photos show the premature wear on the pivot plate. There is significant wear and chipping of the mating surfaces which may contribute to the shifting issues. I am currently waiting on a replacement part from Triumph.
All the turn signal stalks have broken except the left front through normal riding, bike has never been down. I can tell the left front was replaced before I bought the bike in january of 2016 because it has witness marks in the bulb housing and the stalk material is rubbery and the material on the three broken stalks are similar to a hard wax consistency. I gave my vin # to my local triumph dealer and I was told there is no recalls on this bike so I attempted to repair the three broken stems with epoxy without...
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success. I later googled the issue and found the recall on the nhtsa website, I called the local dealer again with the recall info and they told me they would call me back which they never did. I then called the triumph usa toll free customer number, told them the issue, gave them my vin#, and they told me that all four stalks were replaced by the selling dealer in cartersville, ga, which, I can assure you, three were never done. The customer service rep wasn't interested in helping me out, just basically told me "too bad". I left a message with his supervisor [[redacted]] on oct. 13, 2016 And never heard anything again. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 triumph tiger. The contact stated that the muffler fractured and detached from the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the welds were insufficiently welded and the muffler and rear of the frame needed to be replaced. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Stalling occurs when disengaging the clutch while downshifting, as fuel management system does not maintain proper, minimum idle. No power available when re-engaging the clutch. This is an extremely dangerous condition on a motorcycle, as unintended engine breaking while entering into a curve can occur, leading to a crash if the clutch is not immediately disengaged by the rider. Frequent stalling of this nature while in traffic is also a significant hazard. *Tr
Rear brake light will not illuminate unless firm pressure is used on the front brake lever (rear brake light switch is ok). *Tr
One of the transmissioin shafts was not getting enough oil, causing a squealing noise that was getting louder. The shaft dried out, almost causing a lock up of the transmission. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
Questions about the Triumph Tiger
Which Triumph Tiger years have the most problems?
Which Triumph Tiger years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Triumph Tiger problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), lights (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph Tiger have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Triumph Tiger 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