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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
725–50K
250–75K
075–100K
0100–150K
0150K+
40 reports with mileage · 8 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
48 reports
3,500 miles · Feb 24, 2004
Power TrainSuspension
BOUGHT THIS MOTORCYCLE FROM A FRIEND OF THE DEALER WITH VERY LOW MILEAGE, AT FIRST, WHEN RIDING GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD WOULD GO TO A FALSE NEUTRAL OCCASSIONALLY, NOW AFTER A BIT MORE RIDING, THIS OCCURS OFTEN...ON 2 OF THOSE OCCASSIONS WAS IN A TIGHT SITUATION WITH A CAR AND ON 1 OCCASSION WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THIS PROBLEM...MEN…
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BOUGHT THIS MOTORCYCLE FROM A FRIEND OF THE DEALER WITH VERY LOW MILEAGE, AT FIRST, WHEN RIDING GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD WOULD GO TO A FALSE NEUTRAL OCCASSIONALLY, NOW AFTER A BIT MORE RIDING, THIS OCCURS OFTEN...ON 2 OF THOSE OCCASSIONS WAS IN A TIGHT SITUATION WITH A CAR AND ON 1 OCCASSION WAS ALMOST HIT DUE TO THIS PROBLEM...MENTIONED THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALER AND WAS OFFERED A TRANSMISSION UPGRADE FOR A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS ALSO WHEN SHIFTING THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK....THE SHOCK HAS SOME KIND OF DEFECT AS WHEN MY WIFE RIDES WITH ME AND WE HIT A BUMP HER NECK AND SPINE GETS HURT....THE BIKE SHAKES TREMENDOUSLY AND MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE COME LOOSE OFTEN AS WELL AS MY TAIL LIGHT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10058848
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2003
Fuel System, GasolineInjury
CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL TANK WAS TOO TALL, WHICH CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO TIP OVER ON THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK. THE CONSUMER STATED IT TOOK 10 MONTHS TO GET THE RECALLED FUEL PUMP FIXED. (VICTORY V92C 1999) *JB
NHTSA ODI #10033547
1,760 miles · Apr 23, 2003
Power Train
MOTORCYCLE FAILS TO SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD AND FINDS A FALSE NEUTRAL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10016394
35,000 miles · Mar 20, 2003
Power Train
THE VEHICLES THIRD GEAR JUMPED. THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10012138
30 miles · Jan 22, 2003
Power Train
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT PROPERLY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR OR WILL JUMP OUT OF THIRD GEAR. WHEN THIS OCCURS BIKE WILL SLIDE THE BACK TIRE OR WILL LURCH/JUMP.THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN THE RIDER NOT BEING ABLE TO EXCELERATE PROPERLY AND LOSE CONTROL OF THE BIKE. CARS HAVE ALMOST REAREND THIS BIKE ON NUMEROUS TIMES. PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUM…
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TRANSMISSION WILL NOT PROPERLY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR OR WILL JUMP OUT OF THIRD GEAR. WHEN THIS OCCURS BIKE WILL SLIDE THE BACK TIRE OR WILL LURCH/JUMP.THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN THE RIDER NOT BEING ABLE TO EXCELERATE PROPERLY AND LOSE CONTROL OF THE BIKE. CARS HAVE ALMOST REAREND THIS BIKE ON NUMEROUS TIMES. PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED WITH DEALER, SEVERAL DIFFERENT RIDERS HAVE NOTED THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL MACHINE
NHTSA ODI #10003236
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATED DEALER IS TAKING TO LONG TO PERFORM RECALL # 02V263000, FUEL SYSTEMS. DEALER # 865-577-6377, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS. PH
NHTSA ODI #10004037
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER STATES THAT PARTS FOR FUEL PUMP RECALL 02 V 263 000 HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR OVER A MONTH PER ORLANDO PARK MOTOR SPORT; OAKFOREST IL;708-429-2194. TS
NHTSA ODI #10001116
14,000 miles · Dec 9, 2002
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE, IT HAD BECOME HARD TO SHIFT FROM ANY GEAR TO NEUTRAL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH THE MOTORCYCLE SLIPPED OUT OF THIRD GEAR OR JUMPED TO NEUTRAL AND MISSED GEARS. SCC
CERTAIN MY 2001 VICTORY V92 MOTORCYCLES, AND 1999-2000 V92 MOTORCYCLES THAT RECEIVED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT KITS BUILT IN 2001 CAN EXPERIENCE A THIRD GEAR FAILURE IN AN ABNORMAL OVERLOAD CONDITION SUCH AS WHEN SHIFTING AT HIGH RPM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AT HIGH RPM, THE THIRD GEAR MAY FAIL. IF PIECES OF THE FAILED GEAR BECOME LODGED IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCKUP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SPROCKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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RP07001 · Transmission LOCK-UP
Opened Nov 9, 2007 · Closed Jan 25, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
BOTH THE PETITON FOR RULEMAKING, DEFECT, AND NONCOMPLIANCE ORDER, AND THE PETITON FOR HEARING ON NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY ARE DENIED.THE AGENCY HAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH PETITIONS ARE MOOT GIVEN THAT THE MANUFACTURER DECIDED THERE WAS A SAFETY DEFECT IN ITS MOTORCYCLES AND ISSUED OWNER AND DEALER NOTIFICATIONS AND SUPPLIED A FREE REMEDY WHERE NEEDED.A COPY OF THE PUBLISHED NOTICE FURTHER EXPLAINING THIS DECISION CAN BE FOUND IN THE NOTICE OF DENIAL DOCUMENT IN THIS FILE.
EA05002 · Sudden, Unforeseen Transmission Locku
Opened Feb 2, 2005 · Closed Aug 31, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:manual Transmission
THIS INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLE TRANSMISSIONS ARE PRONE TO SHIFTING PERFORMANCE ISSUES THAT OCCUR WELL BEFORE THE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE MANUFACTURER'S STATED INTENDED DESIGN LIFE (30,000 MILES).POLARIS HAS TAKEN ACTIONS INCLUDING CARRYING OUT TWO SAFETY RECALLS TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, CONDUCTING A SPECIAL POLICY, AND FORMALLY COMMUNICATING WITH ITS DEALERS AND SUBJECT OWNERS TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES.IN LIGHT OF THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THESE ACTIVITIES BY POLARIS, FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESCOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.SEE THE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR FULL DETAILS.
EA02024 · Fuel PUMP-RELATED Motorcycle Stalling
Opened Sep 5, 2002 · Closed Oct 23, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE02043 · Fuel Pump/stalling
Opened May 1, 2002 · Closed Sep 5, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
No summary supplied.
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