2006 Victory Hammer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2009 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Hammer years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Victory Hammer. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Hammer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2006 Victory Hammer problems

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

Structure1 · ~1,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~1,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~45 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure150%1,000——
Suspension150%1,000——
Wheels150%45——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612009: 120091

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Victory Hammer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Victory Hammer.

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.

Polaris hawkeye 2006 the lower rear a frame mount tore away from the frame allowing the rear wheel to toe out and the machine to swerve sideways. I have ordered the new reinforced subframe but neither the dealer or polaris is willing to help with the cost. Considering the number of articles about…

Structure · received Oct 9, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10286886

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the rear wheel locked up in third gear. The vehicle skidded to a stop. The dealership sent a technician to retrieve the vehicle. The wheel released after 5-10 minutes, the vehicle was in a tunnel and the contact tried to move it. The rear wheel locked…

Wheels · received Mar 13, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10152607

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Victory Hammer?

Owners most often report structure, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Victory Hammer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.