Victory Hammer Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Victory Hammer, across 7 model years (2005–2017). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Victory Hammer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Hammer model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Hammer: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 Hammer: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2017 Hammer: 1 complaint, 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 Victory Hammer problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Victory Hammer model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hammer | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2013 Hammer | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Hammer | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Hammer | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2008 Hammer | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2006 Hammer | 2 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2005 Hammer | 6 | 2 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Victory Hammer years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (6), 2006 (2), 2017 (1). 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 Victory Hammer?
Power Train, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Victory Hammer have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.