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Triumph Spitfire years to avoid

Across 1968–1979, no single Spitfire year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1979 drew the most complaints; 1979 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

14

Recall campaigns

1968–1979

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Triumph Spitfire NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints
Triumph Spitfire NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Spitfire year

YearComplaintsRecalls
197903
197803
197701
197602
197501
197402
197303
197205
197103
197002
196904
196802

Common questions

What is the best year for the Triumph Spitfire?

By complaint volume, 1979 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Spitfire years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Triumph Spitfire have?

Across all model years, the Spitfire has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.