2015 Victory Gunner Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 26, 2015 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Victory Gunner. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 302 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Victory Gunner problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~302 mi
Power Train1 · ~302 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%302——
Power Train1100%302——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Victory Gunner recalls (3)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpJan 7, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V002000 · 2,342 vehicles

Problem: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles. The fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing.

Risk: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.

Power train:manual transmissionSep 26, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V596000 · 122 vehicles

Problem: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eightball, Cross Country Tour, Gunner, Hammer Eightball, High-Ball, Magnum, Vision Tour ABS and Vegas Eightball motorcycles manufactured August 11, 2014, to September 2, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with the transmission shift drum detent roller spring incorrectly installed.

Risk: If the roller spring is incorrectly installed, the transmission may not shift as intended, potentially causing the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Polaris has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is V-14-03 A/B.

Engine and engine cooling:engineMay 1, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V227000 · 872 vehicles

Problem: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eight Ball, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Judge, Ness Cross Country, Vegas Eight Ball, Vision, Boardwalk, and 2015 Victory Gunner motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2014, through April 25, 2014. The crankcase may have been machined incorrectly causing insufficient clearance between the crankshaft and crankcase, causing the engine to unexpectedly seize.

Risk: Engine seizure may cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the crankcase clearance, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the recall remdy has been performed.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The issues are a "leaking primary gasket" and "engine ticking" at start up, engine knock is severe at idle with clutch in or out, but worse out. Knock stops under load but returned under decoration or idle. Dealer, (spirit motorcycle) refused to do anything. The dealer said leaking gaskets and…

Engine · received Jun 26, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10730587

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Victory Gunner?

Owners most often report engine, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Victory Gunner?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Victory Gunner a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Gunner model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.