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#BS-2017-TRITHR-7956

2017 Triumph Thruxton

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

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
91
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

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

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

3 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
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: Brakes (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes3 (50%)
Engine1 (17%)
Fuel System1 (17%)
Speed Control1 (17%)

2017 Triumph Thruxton: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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
17
1
21
2
22
1
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

16E057000Jul 2016

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.

18V084000Mar 2018

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.

20V015000Feb 2020

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.

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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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2017 Triumph Thruxton: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Triumph Thruxton?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Triumph Thruxton is related to the brakes, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Triumph Thruxton reliable?
The 2017 Triumph Thruxton 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 2017 Triumph Thruxton 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 2017 Triumph Thruxton have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Triumph Thruxton 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 Thruxton problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80 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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