Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Triumph Sprint ST
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Triumph Sprint ST has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V156000 TRIUMPH/FUEL CONNECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V339000 TRIUMPH/CLUTCH CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V312000 TRIUMPH/FUEL LEVER SENDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V043000 TRIUMPH/DRIVE CHAIN SIDE PLATE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Together, the 3 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,000–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Triumph SPRINT ST exhibits reliability concerns, chiefly due to multiple fuel system issues and clutch problems. Recalls for the fuel system, in particular, pose safety risks, while owner complaints further corroborate issues in this area. Overall, these factors detract from its long-term reliability, resulting in a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel connector | 30,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | very common |
| clutch cable | 20,000–30,000 miles | $80–$200 | common |
| fuel tank | 50,000–60,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Engine oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Chain lubrication and tension check
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor from the tank
- Sticky clutch lever
- Fuel leaks near hoses
- Unusual chain noise
- Slipping clutch
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Triumph Sprint ST at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.