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Covers2000 Victory V92
1999-2001 · 3 model years
Victory V92 Problems by year
Owners have filed 81 complaints about the Victory V92 across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (48), while 2001 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 81
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
V92 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common V92 problems
Victory V92 recalls 2
Certain my 2001 victory v92 motorcycles, and 1999-2000 v92 motorcycles that received transmission replacement kits built in 2001 can experience a third gear failure in an abnormal overload condition such as when shifting at high rpm.
Latest V92 complaints
While under acceleration shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear entering a highway from an on ramp, the transmission seems to disengage causing the engine to rev up to a high rpm momentarily then suddenly re-engage without warning. This always happens under heavy acceleration especially when going into traffic on to a highway when I can least afford to lose acceleration. I purchased the bike brand new in march 2000 with 1 mile on the odometer. It has been within the last thousand miles of driving this has started to...
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occur. It most recently happened on january 1st when traveling to a club sponsored "frosty nuts" new year's day cruise. Bike now has approx. 17000 Miles. I contacted the dealer about this, it is very well known that the 1999 v92 series has this issue and I hope that the manufacture will issue a recall before this kills or maims riders, drivers of other vehicles or pedestrians. At this time (3/23/2016) the dealer stated it is a very big job (=big$$$) to correct the problem, if it can be corrected at all due to lack of factory spare parts being made available by polaris/victory.
I was entering a freeway on ramp accelerating when I had trouble shifting from 3rd gear to 4th. Instead of shifting into 4th it went into a neutral state and nothing in the gear box felt like it was engaging.
This motorcycle slams into 2nd gear when shifting to 3rd! Almost got run over by as tractor trailer! This is a dangerous product, well documented. Why aren't you forcing polaris to fix this?? Somebody is going to get killed. The recall polaris has doesn't cover these bikes if they are bought second hand, or are past the recall date(intentionally set for after these problems arise). This transmission will seize one day,m hopefully I survive! *Tr
The motorcycle will not go in fourth gear.. It jerks and has a bad noise coming from the transmission when in fourth gear. I understand that there was a recall on this problem. When I called victory, I was told the bike had the new redesigned transmission. Hilltop cycle of wytheville va. Said it was scheduled by the owner to have the transmission replaced. But decided not to at the last minute. I bought the motorcycle from hilltop cycle of wytheville va. With no knowledge of this problem, nor was I made aware of it...
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by [[redacted]] (owner of hilltop) who sold me the bike!!!! It is a miracle that I wasn't killed on the interstate, had the transmission locked up, locking up the back tire. How can you be allowed to do this to consumers??? Victory aware of the problem, redesigned the transmission in 2001. But mine still has the old one in it!!! Which is very unsafe and dangerous..... I was quoted a price for a new one by hilltop cycle for $2,700 I dropped the bike off may 5th 2012 picked it up today july 14, 2012 was finally told after over 2 months... That they could not fine one for it..Really????? This takes over 2 months to tell me this, after I had inquired about the bike several times. Great service..... So how do I get victory's mess fixed now??? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
I have a 2000 victory v92 with only 3000 */- miles on it pops out of 3rd gear ! Contacted the dealer and wanting to charge up to $4000. It seems to me and many others that this should of been a recall at no owner expense ! What is going to take for someone to do something about it ? I sure hope it don't take people getting killed before something is done about this major problem !!!! *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 victory v92c motorcycle. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission made a loud grinding noise and the vehicle vibrated excessively. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and inspected underneath the hood. He checked the oil level and metal shavings were found on the dip stick. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The authorized dealer referenced nhtsa campaign id numbers 06v298000 and 06v303000 (power train:manual...
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transmission). The contact failed to receive a safety recall notice. The vehicle was damaged as a result of the failures. The authorized dealer will perform the recall repairs; however, they refuse to repair the damages associated with the failures. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 10,050.
Questions about the Victory V92
Which Victory V92 years have the most problems?
Which Victory V92 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other V92 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Victory V92 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (73), fuel system (3), engine & cooling (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Victory V92 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Victory V92 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data