On certain motorcycles, the sidestand spring and/or the pin used to attach the spring to the frame may be damaged.
1999-2002 · 4 model years
Victory V92C Problems by year
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the Victory V92C across 4 model years, and it has 15 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (57). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 15
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
V92C 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 V92C problems
Victory V92C recalls 15
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL.
On certain motorcycles, the fuel rail assembly contains a schrader valve that permits a diagnostic check of fuel pressure at the fuel rail during engine operation. If the schrader valve is not properly tightened, fuel leakage could result.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Threaded fasteners used to attach the brake rotors to the front and rear wheel assemblies could fail due to hydrogen embrittlement. The failure could occur under the head of the fastener if a crack develops, causing a loss...
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The backlash split gear in the primary drive train could fail, causing damage to the clutch and adjacent components.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Paint on the wheel and sprocket-mating surfaces could produce insufficient clamp load on the sprocket. Rear sprocket bolts could become loose causing excessive wear and fretting at the wheel and sprocket mating surfaces...
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Vehicle description: motorcycles. Threaded fasteners that hold the throttle body valve in assembly can become loose, allowing the valve disc to shift out of position and affect the engine rpm level.
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Vehicle description: motorcycles. Chassis wiring harness can come into contact with the rear shock absorber, causing damage to the harness.
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Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel hose can fail resulting in a fuel leak near the rear cylinder of the motorcycle and under the rider seat.
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Vehicle description: motorcycles. Certain fuel pump/filter hoses and the fuel tank return hose can fail, resulting in a fuel leak.
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Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel sending unit gasket can swell providing inadequate sealing. If proper sealing is not provided, fuel can leak from the fuel tank.
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Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel hose clamps do not properly seal the hose to the plastic coupler, nor the fuel pump, allowing fuel leakage.
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Latest V92C complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 victory 92c motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud slapping noise and would experience difficulty in changing gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that that the clutch assembly and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,400.
Traveling 495n went to shift from 2nd to 3rd the gear kicked back to 2nd gear and after that, tried shifting back but the transmission gave away none of the gears work now, this was after the transmission recall was done.....Victory is not responsible but yet they know about the issue... *Tr
I was traveling home after purchasing the bike from the second owner. A victory v92c made in america, only 5,203 miles when I got it. I immediately noticed a very hard hitting, loud sounding clunk when I shifted gears coming from the transmission. I thought that maybe it was just the norm for this bike. I found out I was wrong and it nearly cost me my life. The first indication that I maybe in trouble was the transmission was not properly shifting in to 2nd gear or 3rd gear. When I would shift into second it would...
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pop into neutral and sometimes when shifting into 3rd it would seem to go into 3rd for an instant and then drop into 2nd again. I am new to motorcycle riding and thought that I was doing something wrong and tried to be more attentive to my shifts. About 80 miles into my trip home it started to rain. I hit exit 50 off of i-71 in ohio and intended to head for cover at the pilot fuel station there. At the top of the exit ramp was a stop sign. I stopped and proceeded with caution. Just as I hit the apex of my left hand turn I shifted from second to third gear, released the clutch, felt third gear engage and was immediately thrown the road when the transmission slipped back into second gear. After researching the internet I have found hundreds of complaints regards to these transmissions. Luckily my injuries were minor. Please do something before there is a death if not multiples. Sincerely, new to cycling in galloway, ohio. *Tr
On 9/1/11 riding my stock 1999 victory v92 the motorcycle on a long trip the bike began missing 3rd gear then exiting an intersection (dry, sunny, 80, light accel) the bike randomly downshifted from 3 into 2 at 40 mph. Due to unexpected rapid drop in bike speed, control of bike was briefly lost and left foot slipped off the front floorboard, hitting pavement and boot being pulled under the floorboard/frame. Bike was kept up and stopped on roadside. With help of companion, I was able to safely get off bike. Foot...
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was bruised/swollen but not seriously injured. After rest and visual inspection we continued trip. I have owned this bike for 5 years and it always had some neutral issues in between 2-3 gears, but never random downshifts. After the incident, the condition repeated and grew worse until it occurred anytime the bike was in 3rd gear. Being 1500 miles from home I had no choice but to continue my trip back very carefully avoiding 3rd gear with fear of piece of defective transmission locking up gears upon taking bike to victory dealership, they refused to service 1999 bikes due to lack of polaris corporate support. They also first informed me of the history of problems on 1999 trans and canceled recalls. I have been the sole registered owner of this bike since 6/2007 and have never received any official notification from polaris on defective transmissions, safety issues, or recalls. Now after my own extensive research, I see the same failure on my bike is very common (over 600 going back 12 yrs) nhtsa investigations but no corrective actions. Safety study documents hidden from the public by polaris lawyers. Why was this clearly defective/unsafe transmission not recalled? Why are the study documents hidden from the public? Why was investigation closed when there is such a clear and present safety issue to the traveling public using these unsafe transmissions? *Js *kb
I have a 1999 victory v92c. And now at 23,000 I have lost 4th gear when shifting from 3rd up. I see that there have been many, many complaints about this problem with the early models from victory. Victory offered to pay for half the cost of parts but nothing for labor costs. This offer ended 10-07. I purchased my v92c in june of 2008. It seems that victory knows there is definitely a problem or they would not make the offer at all. If that is the case why are they not being held 100% responsible like other vehicle manufacturers. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 victoria v92c motorcycle. While traveling approximately between 30-35 mph the transmission suddenly slipped out of third gear as a result of the vehicle stalling. The gear selector was then shifted into second gear and the vehicle continued normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where the technician recommended a new transmission. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 16,000.
Questions about the Victory V92C
Which Victory V92C years have the most problems?
Which Victory V92C years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2002 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other V92C years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Victory V92C problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (51), fuel system (6), brakes (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Victory V92C have?
NHTSA lists 15 recalls across all Victory V92C 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