AI Damage2004 Triumph Sprint RS: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Triumph Sprint RS filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Exact same concern as the report listed in complaint 10554076. The tank, once removed from bike, loses shape and cannot be re-installed without *extreme* and excessive force. Prior to removing the tank, I noted that the tank was straining the three mounting bushings on the frame.
There is an existing recall on this model and several others for the plastic fuel connectors, defect investigation pe03053 / nhtsa campaign id number: 04v156000. My 2004 sprint rs, which had the recall work done, was parked for extensive, unrelated, work, when a friend with a triumph daytona came over.
When doing maintenance on my triumph, I take off the gas tank. So after doing my maintenance or repairs, the bolt up front and the two bolts in back of tank do not align up with holes. It seems the tank has swollen or has gotten bigger.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Sprint RS has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Triumph Sprint RS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, fuel system. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Triumph Sprint RS?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2004 Triumph Sprint RS from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2004 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.