- The problem
- Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts. Consequence of defect: non-use of seat belts subjects occupants to risk of injury in event of an accident or sudden braking.
- The fix
- Instructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Triumph TR7 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Triumph TR7 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 1985 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical TR7 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Triumph TR7 recalls 3
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 motor could fail due to corrosion of the motor and limit switch assembly. Should the motor or the limit switch fail, the headlamp assembly could stick in either the up or down position.
- The fix
- Dealer will install an improved sealed limit switch or a new headlamp motor, if necessary, without charge to owner.
- The problem
- There may be a malfunction in the windshield wiper system due to any of the following: (1) incorrect tightening of the wiper wheel boxes during vehicle assembly, (2) excessively high friction/drag of wiper blades or (3) water entry into windshield wiper motor.
- The fix
- Dealer will lubricate and retighten wipers and fit the wiper wheelboxes with spacers. A protective shroud will also be fitted over the wiper motor to prevent water entry.
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Does the 1978 Triumph TR7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1978 Triumph TR7: front (May 1985); headlights (July 1979); windshield wiper / washer (January 1978). 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 1978 Triumph TR7 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Triumph TR7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph TR7 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 1978 Triumph TR7 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