2005 Triumph Bonneville Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2005 Triumph Bonneville has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Wheels (2 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Triumph Bonneville recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Triumph Bonneville.

Most common 2005 Triumph Bonneville problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Wheels2
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2012-01-31, Unknown Or Other
IN MAY 2010 I NOTED THREE BROKEN SPOKES IN THE REAR WHEEL WHILE ON VACATION IN ARKANSAS. SINCE THAT TIME THREE MORE SPOKES HAVE BROKEN FOR A TOTAL OF SIX. THESE HAVE BEEN FOUND INDIVIDUALLY, AS I NOW INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL FREQUENTLY. THE MOTORCYCLE NOW HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR 35 YEARS, OVER A MILLION MILES AND 30 DIFFERENT MOTORCYCLES OVER THAT TIME, MANY WITH SPOKE WHEELS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A SPOKE BREAK. RESEARCH ON THE WEB NOW REVEALS THAT THIS IS COMMON ON THE BONNEVILLES, ESPECIALLY ON THE 17" REAR WHEEL. I ALSO SEE THIS COMPLAINT IS ALREADY REGISTERED WITH NHTSA. MY MOTORCYCLE IS A 2005 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE THRUXTON MODEL, NOT SPECIFICALLY IN THE DROP DOWN
2008-07-13, Wheels
2005 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE MOTORCYCLE. REAR SPOKES KEEP BREAKING. TRIUMPH WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. BIKE IS NOT ON WARRANTY ANY LONGER. BUT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE MANUFACTURING OF THE WHEEL IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR
2006-11-27, Electrical System
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE MOTORCYCLE BECAME CLOUDED OVER WITH CONDENSATION. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE CLOUDINESS WAS DUE TO THE WAY THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING OPERATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED.

2005 Triumph Bonneville questions

Does the 2005 Triumph Bonneville have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Triumph Bonneville at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (2), Electrical System (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Triumph Bonneville has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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