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1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

The 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible is a 2.0-liter inline-4 convertible with rear-wheel drive.

The TR7 measures 160.0 inches long on a 85.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.0L I4
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Dimensions & Weight
Length160 in
Width66.2 in
Wheelbase85 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Triumph TR7. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 7, 1985 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT

WIDESPREAD LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE OPERATION OF WEBBING SENSITIVE AND DUAL SENSITIVE SEAT BELTS HAS LEAD TO NON-USE OF BELTS BY A NUMBER OF OWNERS. SOME BELTS RETRACTORS MAY JAM, BIND OR LOCK. THIS MAY DISCOURAGE THE USE OF THE SAFETY BELTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: NON-USE OF SEAT BELTS SUBJECTS OCCUPANTS TO RISK OF INJURY IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN BRAKING.

Remedy: INSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.

NHTSA campaign 85V059000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1980 Triumph TR7

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1980 Triumph TR7. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 4, 2002 · Seat Belts
“PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FOR MORE ROOM, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BE UNUSABLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK *SLC”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 TRIUMPH TR7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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