Triumph THRUXTON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
925 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2019 model years. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 31 complaints (71.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 22 | 71.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 22 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Service Brakes: 22; Electrical System: 2; Exterior Lighting: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Tires: 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 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (16). 15 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2013: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2020: 7; 2021: 11; 2022: 7; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 11331149 · 2020-06-26 (June 26, 2020)
THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE A VERY SPONGY FEEL AND REQUIRE MULTIPLE PULLS OR 'PRIMER PULLS' FOR THE FRONT BRAKES TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY. IN EMERGENCY BRAKE SITUATIONS, I DO NOT GET FULL BRAKING POWER OUT OF THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE LEVER IS PULLED IN QUICKLY. THE LEVER GOES ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE HANDLEBAR GRIP. DEALERS AND SHOPS HAVE TRIED BLEEDING MY BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES TO FIX THE ISSUE BUT THE LEVER RESPONSE DOES NOT IMPROVE. THEY ALL SUGGEST THAT I CHANGE THE WHOLE SYSTEM. I THOUGHT THE ISSUE WAS ONLY MY BIKE UNTIL A COMMUNITY OF RIDERS WITH MY …
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11331149 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11366927 · 2020-10-28 (October 28, 2020)
SOFT/SPONGY FRONT BRAKES WHILE RIDING.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11366927 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11002600 · 2017-07-01 (July 1, 2017)
THE MOTORCYCLE STALL WHEN DOWNSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR, ALSO FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR. WILL STALL WHEN SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT AND YOU GIVE A LITTLE THROTTLE YOU HEAR AND CLANK SOUND AND IT STALLS. WILL STALL WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES AND AT INTERSECTIONS. HAVE TAKEN IT INTO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CAN NOT FIND THE ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ON FACEBOOK. I HAVE A VIDEO OF IT STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I CAN EMAIL YOU THE VIDEO, YOUR WEBSI…
Owner-reported narrative. 80 miles reported. Look up ODI 11002600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11487651 · 2022-10-03 (October 3, 2022)
This vehicle has a dangerous flaw while downshifting and holding in the clutch lever. The engine will stall ! It is dangerous because I am relying on the engine braking to help slow down the motorcycle in a turn. Because the engine stalls the speed of the motorcycle increases. It is a worldwide problem BUT I do not see a recall listed in the NHTSA's website. Please have this matter resolved before someone is hurt.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11487651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11495521 · 2022-11-30 (November 30, 2022)
The wire harness has torn under ignition. The traction control stops working, needles bounce, and at times will not start. The wire pulls when the handlebars are turned to the right. I brought it to Moto primo to have it fixed. There was a recall for this issue and they want to charge me over $700 for an issue that they are obviously aware of. I had the bike in AZ over last winter and brought it in on a different recall. Moto primo said that the dealer looked at the issue in Phoenix but did not replace the part. They told me that I h…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11495521 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11493302 · 2022-11-12 (November 12, 2022)
Engine won’t start. Gearshift indicator shows a dash line, no fuel level shown, and engine modes are flashing on the dashboard. Once this occurs, the engine will not start. Turning the handlebars or tugging slightly on the wire harness may occasionally cause a connection to occur, and the fuel pump will run again with the dash returning to normal. No noticeable chafing is visible on the wiring harness, but there appears to be an intermittent connection in the harness.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11493302 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
2004: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2013: 0; 2014: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 0