Triumph SPRINT ST problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
8,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 22 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 4; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 6; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2009: 2; 2011: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 11 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10258788 · 2009-02-16 (February 16, 2009)
1999 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST MOTORCYCLE. PLASTIC FUEL LINE CONNECTOR BETWEEN FUEL PUMP AND TANK LEAKED SPRAYING SEVERAL QUARTS OF FUEL ON THE HOT ENGINE AND THE RIDER IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. THE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR THAT LEAKED WAS FEMALE HALF OF THE CONNECTOR THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MALE PORTION OF THE CONNECTOR WAS REPLACED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL BUT NOT THE FEMALE HALF. THE LEAK OCCURS WHEN FIRST STARTING THE ENGINE (COLD ENGINE) BUT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE CONTINUING TO LEAK WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. CURRENTLY TRY…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10258788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003349 · 2003-01-24 (January 24, 2003)
I HAVE A TRIUMPH SPRINT ST ([XXX]) IT WAS AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V312000. THE RECALL WAS DONE AND IT DID HAVE A FUEL LEAK. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD CONSTANT RECURRING FUEL LEAKS. THE THIRD FUEL LEAK OCCURRED ON AUG 31, 2002 AND NOW A TEXAS LEMON LAW HEARING IS PENDING. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE FOR THE LAST TIME SEPT 3, 2002 AND INFORMED THEM THAT I WAS NO LONGER INTERESTED IN RISKING MY LIFE. I WILL BE SENDING A COPY OF ALL THE PAPER WORK INVOLVING THIS CASE. THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INF…
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10167450 · 2006-09-06 (September 6, 2006)
AFTER ABOUT 3 MONTHS, MY FRONT BRAKES HAVE TO BE PUMPED UP TO BE USED OR THE LEVER WILL COME ALL THE WAY TO THE GRIP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES TO HAVE THE BRAKES FIXED. I HAVE PAID TO HAVE NEW BRAKE LINES INSTALLED AND STILL THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ATTEMPTED TO USE THE FRONT BRAKE AND HAD TO PUMP IT BEFORE THERE WAS ANY EFFECT. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10167450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10172209 · 2006-10-30 (October 30, 2006)
OUR BRAKES ARE VERY SPONGY. IN SOME INSTANCES THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE HANDLE BAR BEFORE THE BRAKES SHOW ANY SIGNIFICANT SIGN OF STOPPING. IF YOU PUMP UP THE LEVER THE BREAKS ACT MUCH FASTER. SHOULDN'T NEED TO PUMP THE BRAKES. ALSO MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SITUATION AS WELL. LINK HTTP://WWW.SPORT-TOURING.NET/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=89222 IT WAS SUGGESTED WE FILL OUT THIS FORM. I'M DOING MY PART TO MAKE THIS MOTORCYCLE SAFE FOR EVERYONE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10172209 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10297189 · 2009-12-28 (December 28, 2009)
STARTER CROSS SHAFT OUTBOARD SUPPORT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION AND CRANKCASE. INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES BEYOND MINIMUM LASH, CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE ECU. FAULTY ECU, CAN NOT BE "READ" OR ACCESSED BY FACTORY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL , CREATING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT BURNING HOLES IN BODYWORK, POSSIBLE FIRES AND BURNING LEGS OF RIDER. DEALER WILL ONLY AGREE TO CUSTOMER PAYMENT OF COMPLETE OVERHAUL AND REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY ECU WHICH HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE NEW. ESTIMATES EXCEED VEHICLE VALUE. CERTIFIED LETTERS, PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS TO NORTH …
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10297189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041510 · 2003-10-09 (October 9, 2003)
PLASTIC, QUICK-CONNECT FUEL FITTING AT THE GAS TANK CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL DOWN THE BACK SIDE OF THE ENGINE, ALONG WIRING, AND STRAIGHT ON TO THE EXHAUST. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041510 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
1999: 2; 2000: 4; 2001: 4; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 0; 2010: 1