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2001 Triumph Daytona 955i problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Daytona 955i years?

Daytona 955i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted1 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 1 complaints
Daytona 955i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1100%

Does the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

01V339000TransmissionNovember 2, 2001 · 3,427 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY AND FAIL. THE BARREL AT THE END OF THE INNER CABLE SEIZES IN THE CONTROL LEVER BORE, THEREBY STRESSING THE INNER CABLE.

Consequence

THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN JANUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“FAILURE OF MAIN POWER LEAD FROM IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE INCLUDING ENGINE IGNITION AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. THIS POWER LEAD BREAKS FROM BEING FLEXED BACK AND FORTH AS THE MOTORCYCLE IS STEERED. INSUFFICIENT SLACK IS ALLOWED IN THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING THE WIRES TO BEND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 18, 2002

2001 Triumph Daytona 955i — common questions

Is the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.