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#BS-2008-TRIROC-1A4D

2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring

Based on reports from 6 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
84
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:manual TransmissionHIGH

2 owners reported power train:manual transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 18K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:manual Transmission (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:manual Transmission2 (33%)
Speed Control2 (33%)
Drivetrain1 (17%)
Engine1 (17%)

2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
09
1
13
1
14
2
15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

08V145000Apr 2008

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 356 MY 2008 ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE CERTIFICATION LABEL, LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT FRAME TUBE, INCLUDES INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE SIZES AND PRESSURES, AS WELL AS AN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).

08V686000Dec 2008

STRUCTURE

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 8 MY 2008 ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES. THERE COULD BE A MISSING WELD ON THE BACK OF THE PANNIER RAIL.

09T004000Apr 2009

TIRES

BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATION (BRIDGESTONE) IS RECALLING 1,018 BRIDGESTONE EXEDRA G850 G MOTORCYCLE TIRES, SIZE 180/70R16 77H, SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR MY 2008 AND 2009 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE TO WHICH THESE TIRES ARE APPLIED DEVELOPS VERY HIGH TORQUE AND CAN CAUSE TORQUE-INDUCED DEGRADATION IN A BODY PLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN INNERLINER CRACKING THAT MAY LEAD TO A SLOW LEAK IN THE REAR TIRE. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT AFFECT THE FRONT TIRE.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring is related to the power train:manual transmission, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring reliable?
The 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Triumph Rocket Iii Touring problems start?
Based on 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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