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1999 Victory V92cProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 1999 Victory V92c, most often about the power train. It is covered by 12 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls12Free fix at dealersOwner complaints332 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Victory V92c has problems

33 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 train332
Structure11

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

12 recalls

1999 Victory V92c 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

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 03V-336 · Sep 12, 2003 · 9,120 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDESTAND, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 02V-263 · Sep 25, 2002 · 9,120 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 99V-206 · Aug 2, 1999 · 3,247 vehicles

Risk. A THROTTLE BODY VALVE DISC THAT HAS SHIFTED OUT OF POSITION CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 8 more recalls
–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 99V-032 · Feb 16, 1999 · 715 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Recall 98V-218 · Sep 8, 1998 · 61 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING VEHICLES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 98V-219 · Sep 8, 1998 · 52 vehicles

Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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?

10kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 25 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
24under 30k miles25under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other V92c 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 V92c median. How we score

'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Victory V92c, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANSMISSION LOCK-UPRP07001 · closed Jan 25, 2008
    No recall
  2. TAILLIGHT WIRING RE-ROUTINGSQ99010 · still open
    Led to recall 99V-088
  3. REAR SPROCKET BOLTSSQ99022 · still open
    Led to recall 99V-304
In owners' words

What V92c owners report

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

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
Complaint 10463907 · Jul 1, 2012 · 26,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10453890 · Apr 3, 2012 · 5,290 miles
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…
Complaint 10452469 · Mar 20, 2012 · 24,000 miles

Own a 1999 V92c?

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