2006 Victory VegasProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Victory Vegas, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 5, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Victory Vegas has problems

4 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
Engine and engine cooling11
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10
Tires10

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

3 recalls

2006 Victory Vegas 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

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 06V-279 · Jul 27, 2006 · 1,784 vehicles

Risk. IF THE RETAINER CLIP FAILS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUEL PRESSURE, OR THE PUMP MAY FAIL ENTIRELY, WHICH CAN CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE OR POSSIBLE…

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.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Vegas 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 Vegas median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vegas owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TWIST-GO VERONA (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, COOLANT BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE FRONT FENDER AND THE RED ENGINE OVERHEATING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLUID BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED…
Complaint 10200933 · Aug 27, 2007 · 4,000 miles

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