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Victory V92 Problems

The Victory V92 was an American cruiser motorcycle that marked Victory's entry into the heavyweight motorcycle market. With 166 total NHTSA complaints, the V92 shows a troubling pattern of powertrain issues, particularly concentrated in early production years. The 1999 model year stands out as especially problematic, accounting for the majority of reported issues.

166
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
3
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2001

Common Problem Categories

Power Train 146
Fuel System, Gasoline 6
Unknown Or Other 4
Suspension 4
Engine And Engine Cooling 4

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2001 14 0 0 0 Good
2000 52 0 2 0 Average
1999 100 0 0 0 Below Average

Victory V92 Years to Avoid

1999, 2000, 2001

Best Victory V92 Years

2001

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Victory V92?

The overwhelming majority of complaints involve the power train system, with 146 of 166 total complaints. Other reported issues include fuel system problems (6 complaints), suspension issues (4 complaints), and engine cooling problems (4 complaints).

Which Victory V92 model years should I avoid?

The 1999 model year is by far the most problematic with 100 complaints, representing the first year of production. The 2000 model year follows with 52 complaints. These early production years experienced significant reliability issues.

Why does the Victory V92 have so many powertrain complaints?

As Victory's first motorcycle, the V92 experienced teething issues common to new platforms. The transmission and drivetrain components were new designs that proved problematic, leading to the high number of powertrain-related complaints.

Is the Victory V92 worth buying as a used motorcycle?

Given the high concentration of powertrain issues, especially in 1999-2000 models, buyers should exercise extreme caution. If considering a V92, have a qualified Victory technician perform a thorough inspection of the transmission and drivetrain components.