2005 Triumph Speed Triple recalls and problems

The 2005 Triumph Speed Triple has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 7 Speed Triple model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
7complaints
1crashes
1fires
1injuries
1,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Engine

Jun 14, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V276000 · 969 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the lower by-pass coolant hose can rupture.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LOWER BY-PASS COOLANT HOSE CAN RUPTURE.

Risk: A loss of coolant from the engine can result in the engine overheating and seizure, which could result in a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

A LOSS OF COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SEIZURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the coolant hose free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2005. Owners May contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes6
Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2005 vs. other Triumph Speed Triple years

2001: 3 complaints20012002: 1 complaints20022005: 7 complaints200572013: 1 complaints20132016: 2 complaints20162019: 1 complaints20192020: 1 complaints20201

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Triumph Speed Triple have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, the latest from Jun 14, 2005 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Triumph Speed Triple?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (6), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.