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1999 Victory V92Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 1999 Victory V92, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints481 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Victory V92 has problems

48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train430
Engine and engine cooling20
Fuel system, gasoline21
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Victory V92 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.

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.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

11kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 38 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
31under 30k miles38under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other V92 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 V92 median. How we score

'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Victory V92, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL PUMP-RELATED MOTORCYCLE STALLINGEA02024 · closed Oct 23, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-263
  2. SUDDEN, UNFORESEEN TRANSMISSION LOCKUEA05002 · closed Aug 31, 2006
    No recall
  3. FUEL PUMP/STALLINGPE02043 · closed Sep 5, 2002
    No recall
  4. TRANSMISSION LOCK-UPRP07001 · closed Jan 25, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What V92 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10851304 · Mar 23, 2016 · 17,000 miles
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.
Complaint 10715477 · May 9, 2015 · 11,000 miles
I PURCHASED A 1999 VICTORY V92 MOTORCYCLE AND THE THIRD GEAR IMMEDIATELY MALFUNCTIONED. I FOUND A RECALL TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. DOES THIS APPLY TO THE FAILURE ITSELF. I SPOKE WITH POLARIS AND THEY WANT $3400 TO REPAIR THE BIKE AND THEN THEY WILL COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIRS. *TR
Complaint 10250885 · Dec 5, 2008 · 1,100 miles

Own a 1999 V92?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.