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2011 Triumph TIGER 800

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2011 Triumph TIGER 800 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2011 triumph tiger 800 motorcycle. the contact was sitting at a stop light when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technician was able to duplicate the failure and install.

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
40%
  • • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND INSTALL
  • • STALLING WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHT OF SIGN. *KB
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND INSTALL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints
40%
  • • STALLING WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHT OF SIGN. *KB
  • • ENGINE STOPS OR STALLS WHEN THE THROTTLE IS CLOSED. *KB
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“STALLING WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHT OF SIGN. *KB”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints
20%
  • • REAR TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR STEM BROKE OFF WITHOUT CONTACT AND NOW HANGS BY THE WIRE. THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WAS RECALLED IN 2012 MODELS OF THIS BIKE, AND IS IMPACTING 2011 AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN STORAGE IN FACT.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“REAR TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR STEM BROKE OFF WITHOUT CONTACT AND NOW HANGS BY THE WIRE. THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WAS RECALLED IN 2012 MODELS OF THIS BIKE, AND IS IMPACTING 2011 AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN STORAGE IN FACT.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
LIGHTING(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND INSTALL

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: STALLING WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHT OF SIGN. *KB

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    LIGHTING: REAR TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR STEM BROKE OFF WITHOUT CONTACT AND NOW HANGS BY THE WIRE. THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WAS RECALLED IN 2012 MODELS OF THIS BIKE, AND IS IMPACTING 2011 AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN STORAGE IN FACT.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Triumph TIGER 800 — Year Comparison

How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
5Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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