Polaris Victory Problems by Year
Polaris Victory years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Victory year: 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Victory: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Victory: 16 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2011 Victory: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Polaris Victory problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Polaris Victory model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Victory | 2 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2001 Victory | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 Victory | 17 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Victory | 16 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Polaris Victory years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (16), 2000 (17) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Victory year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Polaris Victory?
Power Train, with 23 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Polaris Victory have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.