2005 Victory Hammer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hammer years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Victory Hammer. That is the most of any Hammer model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 24,530 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Victory Hammer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 24,530 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 5,330 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 8,894 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 5,330 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 5,330 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Victory Hammer recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, some of the fuel supply hose leading from the fuel tank to the fuel rail may be incorrect for use in a pressurized fuel system application.
Risk: Incorrect hoses may leak fuel or crack. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the markings on the fuel hose to determine if replacement is required. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel hose with a new one of the correct material. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
Power train
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the camshaft chain drive sprocket located on the crankshaft may have cracked upon installation.
Risk: If cracks are present, the sprocket may fail during operation. Sprocket failure could cause the engine to lock up which could result in loss of operator control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the lower right engine cover, inspect the sprocket for cracks, and replace the engine or the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005. Owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650.
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.
This is a victory motorcycle. When downshifting to arrive at a light i heard a clunk in the transmission area. Shifting became impossible within a few minutes. The motorcycle was towed to a victory dealer in harrisonburg, va and 2 weeks later i was informed that one of the shift fork broke and fell…
2005 victory hammer premium being driven on an interstate traveling 65 mph went over a dip in the road. The rear tire suddenly began to drag and lock; able to pull to side of roadway. Inspection shows that cast attachment point on swingarm for shock linkage fractured on both sides, resulting in…
During a routine tire change, the tech notified me of a crack in my swingarm. After he showed it to me they located a take off (a used) from someone who wanted a chrome swingarm instead of black. I was offered that used swingarm at a good price and had it swapped. I went back and brought home the…
13 months after i bought my victory hammer new the 2nd gear began to skip between 3200 and 3600 rpm's. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the 2nd gear trans rack. Parts free. Labor $1500. That happened around 8,000 miles. 24 month later @18,000miles 2nd gear started to skip again but this…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 victory hammer. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a loud noise as if the vehicle shifted out of the correct driveshaft. He pulled the vehicle over for inspection. He noticed that the lower belt of the belt system spontaneously fractured and became…
Other Victory Hammer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hammer | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Hammer | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Hammer | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Hammer | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Hammer | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Hammer | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Victory Hammer?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Victory Hammer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Victory Hammer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Hammer model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.