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2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Sprint St 1050 years?

Sprint St 1050 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted1 complaint2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints
Sprint St 1050 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V378000SuspensionOctober 2, 2009 · 2,849 units

Defect

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPRINT ST 1050 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY IN THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A FRACTURE, PART OF THE SUSPENSION WILL DROP CAUSING THE REAR TIRE MUDGUARD TO CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

TRIUMPH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8777.

08V457000SuspensionSeptember 10, 2008 · 372 units

Defect

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 372 MY 2008 SPRINT ST MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SINGLE BOLT THAT IS USED IN THE 3 POSITIONS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND FRACTURE. THE BOLTS INVOLVED ARE THE (1) DRAG LINK TO DROP LINK BOLT, (2) DRAG LINK TO FRAME BOLT, AND (3) DROP LINK TO REAR SUSPENSION UNIT BOLT.

Consequence

THE HEAD OF THE BOLT MAY DETACH CAUSING THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY TO COME APART RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD THE 3 BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782.

07V562000OtherDecember 12, 2007 · 3,698 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY LUGGAGE RACK, UNDERSIZED WASHERS WERE USED WHICH PREVENTS THE SLIDING CARRIAGE FROM MOVING AS INTENDED.

Consequence

REDUCED STABILITY CAN OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN WITH THE FITTED ACCESSORY, EXCEEDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT, AND AT SPEEDS FAR IN EXCESS OF THE 80 MPH LIMIT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCESSORY RACKS FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT. THOSE RACKS NOT DISPLAYING ANY MOVEMENT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“ While traveling at approximately 55 mph under normal road conditions, the rear tire experienced a sudden and catastrophic failure. I felt the tire fail first, followed by an immediate loss of stability. The tire split down the center of the tread without warning. There were no prior symptoms,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 8, 2026 · crash

2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050 — common questions

Is the 2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.