AI Damage2007 Triumph Triumph Rocket III: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Triumph Triumph Rocket III filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 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.
2007 and earlier, built before vin 337294: engine failures (camshaft drive chain tensioner and sprockets), transmission failures (torsional damper shaft bearings, 2-4th gear bushings and thrust washers, detente arm and gear position shaft) and electrical failures (ignition switch harness, instrument harness, and main…
2007 triumph rocket iii, with 18000 miles, the transmission jumps out of gear into neutral; first gear when accelerating from a stop; difficult to down shift to first and second while riding; this present a hazard I had a near miss when moving from a traffic light.
Motorcycle has a chronic throttle problem which can cause the bike to either stall at low speed or have it race. The bike keeps moving with the throttle all the say closed. The problem is with the fuel injection system and not associated with throttle linkage. The date I entered is the last time it occurred.
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 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Triumph Rocket III has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Triumph Triumph Rocket III?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (33%), headlights and tail lights (33%), stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Triumph Triumph Rocket III?
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 2007 Triumph Triumph Rocket III 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 2007 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 2026-11-06.