Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eight Ball, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Judge, Ness Cross Country, Vegas Eight Ball, Vision, Boardwalk, and 2015 Victory Gunner motorcycles...
2008-2014 · 7 model years
Victory Vision Problems by year
Owners have filed 74 complaints about the Victory Vision across 7 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (30). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Vision 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 Vision problems
Victory Vision recalls 5
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable...
Polaris is recalling 2,444 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle. Also the current fuel...
Covers2008 Victory Vision
Polaris is recalling 1,585 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. The electrical contact plate on the ignition switch base may not be properly secured to the ignition switch body, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Covers2008 Victory Vision
On certain motorcycles, the voltage regulator/rectifier assembly may have an overcharging condition. An overcharging situation in conjunction with the loose battery connection could cause a stalling condition.
Covers2008 Victory Vision
Latest Vision complaints
I have experienced what is known in the Victory community as the C-Clip failure in the transmission. The bike has just over 17K miles on it. I was downshifting from 3rd gear to 2nd gear while coming out of a switchback curve and climbing a steep hill. As soon as I downshifted, the failure occured. There was a loud clashing of metal that you could literally feel in the seat of our pants (my wife was on the bike with me). The bike immediately lost power and no gear. I was able to handle the bike and pull into a...
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scenic overlook that was nearby. I attempted to put the bike into 1st gear when stopped and could not shift through the gears and there was a lot of what sounded like metal "clanking" around in the crankcase. The immediate loss of gears is a real safety concern...not to mention an expensive repair. I have been quoted $3500 minimum and it's possibly more depending on any damage that may have occured to other parts. This has been documented on the Victory Facebook Group pages and I personally believe Polaris is ignoring the issue. They need to be held accountable for this issue. I suggest you reach out to Rylan Vos of the Vic Shop in Iowa as he has fielded many calls on this issue and also has developed a fix and can walk you through the details of the mechanical/safety issue. I have a video of what this sounds like with the bike running. I can send it.
Almost all owners I know are having rear brake failures on their victory visions with abs. The brakes seem to taking air in and you are left with no brakes. 2011 To 2017 I have gone to use my brakes and found I had none in the back. Causing me to use all front brakes and of course a much longer stopping distance. This is very dangerous.
The rear brakes have failed a number of times. I have had them bleed and master cylinder replaced at the dealer but the problem continues to occur. Now that victory is no longer around service is becoming impossible. This is an extreme danger and the problem reoccurs. Air is getting into the lines somewhere. Bike is now parked as it is too dangerous to ride.
The rear brake master cylinder has needed to be replaced twice in the 5 years that I have owned this motorcycle. Each time it failed it caused a loss in the ability to stop the bike while riding. I have been told by the dealership that I purchased the bike from that this is a common problem with many victory brand motorcycles. I have been told by the service manager at my dealership that the part can't be repaired but must be replaced, but the replacement parts, while they work as they should, are no better than the original parts and there is no guarantee that the same problem will not occur again in the future.
The rear brakes on my victory vision have gone out several times. I have tried everything that I can think of to fix the problem. Victory/polaris needs to recall this item and fix it. Driver safety is of great importance.
When bike sits for a few weeks the rear break goes soft. Have to have mechanic bleed the breaks 1 or 2 times a year. Somehow air is getting in the line eather from break line or master cylinder. Problem is recurring.
Questions about the Victory Vision
Which Victory Vision years have the most problems?
Which Victory Vision years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Victory Vision problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (26), brakes (23), steering (12) most often.
How many recalls does the Victory Vision have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Victory Vision 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