2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine1100.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
Since purchasing my 2022 Triumph Scrambler, it has exhibited excessive vibrations, which the dealer dismissed as "normal" at the time of purchase. However, these vibrations have directly led to multiple mechanical failures while I was riding, putting my safety at risk. The radiator has spontaneously cracked twice over 2.5 years while in operation, causing sudden coolant leaks that could lead to overheating, engine failure, or loss of control. The fuel tank mount bolt failed mid-ride, risking tank instability and a potential fuel leak or fire hazard. These failures appear to stem from a faulty front counterbalance, which causes constant, excessive vibration beyond what should be acceptable. Despite meticulous maintenance and no external damage, critical components continue to fail due to vibration stress. The vehicle and its failed components are available for inspection upon request. These spontaneous failures have already put me at risk while riding. A coolant leak at speed could result in tire slippage, overheating, or sudden mechanical failure, and a compromised fuel tank mount increases the risk of a fire or catastrophic failure. If this issue is not addressed, further failures could lead to serious injury or death. This issue has been confirmed by a different certified Triumph service center. The dealer where I purchased the bike dismissed the vibration as "normal," but another Triumph-certified service center verified that the excessive vibration is abnormal and is likely the cause of these failures. At this time, the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives have not inspected the vehicle or failed components. No warning lamps or error messages were displayed prior to the failures. However, excessive vibrations have been present since the vehicle was purchased. I urge the NHTSA to investigate this defect and require Triumph to address the excessive vibration before it leads to a fatal accident.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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