2016 Triumph BONNEVILLE T100 BLACK A3: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
3,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Power Train: 1; Unknown Or Other: 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 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 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 (1). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10925706 · 2016-11-14 (November 14, 2016)
THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE BAR END CAP AND THE THROTTLE GRIP. WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH OR THE HEATED GRIPS ARE TURNED ON THE GRIPS EXPAND, AS IF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CRUISE CONTROL. THE GRIPS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STAY WIDE OPEN. THE BIKE IS A T-120 BLACK WHICH COMES WITH HEATED GRIPS STANDARD. ATTACHED ARE TWO IMAGES. ONE SHOWS MY BIKE WITH NO GAP BETWEEN THE END CAP AND GRIP; THE OTHER IS A BIKE ON A DEALERS SHOWROOM FLOOR.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10925706 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11538219 · 2023-08-13 (August 13, 2023)
Shifter mechanism has failed suddenly and permanently for the third time. It was repaired under warranty the first two times.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11538219 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V035000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 2017-01-16 (January 16, 2017)
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.
Consequence: If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB 546.
NHTSA campaign record ↗