no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK.
2005 Victory HammerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2005 Victory Hammer, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Victory Hammer has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
2Suspension
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Victory Hammer recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Power train
Risk. IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT, THE SPROCKET MAY FAIL DURING OPERATION.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Victory.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Hammer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Hammer median. How we score
'05'06'08'10'12'13'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Hammer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
13 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT MY VICTORY HAMMER NEW THE 2ND GEAR BEGAN TO SKIP BETWEEN 3200 AND 3600 RPM'S. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE 2ND GEAR TRANS RACK. PARTS FREE. LABOR $1500. THAT HAPPENED AROUND 8,000 MILES. 24 MONTH LATER @18,000MILES 2ND GEAR STARTED TO SKIP AGAIN BUT THIS…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSIOIN SEIZED CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK. THE DRIVE BELT HAD TO BE CUT IN ORDER TO ROLL THE VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. THE SEIZURE WAS DUE TO FRACTURED TEETH ON THE 2ND GEAR PLATE AND A BENT…
Own a 2005 Hammer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.