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#BS-2016-TRITHR-79562016 Triumph Thruxton
Based on reports from 21 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 21 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
17 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (12 reports) • Median: 3K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Brakes (17 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2016 Triumph Thruxton: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 81% of all reports filed for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,950 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton. Recent trend: decreasing.



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Recall History (3 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory Adjustable Brake Levers, sold as part of an aftermarket lever replacement kit, part number A2021334. These brake levers are intended for installation on 2016 and 2017 Thruxton 1200, Street Twin, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. Under certain conditions, the brake levers may contact the handlebar before maximum braking force is applied.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The engine may stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in.
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 21 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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