Victory Kingpin Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Victory Kingpin, across 9 model years (2004–2012). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Victory Kingpin years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Kingpin model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Kingpin: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2007 Kingpin: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 Kingpin: 3 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2006 Kingpin: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2010 Kingpin: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2009 Kingpin: 2 complaints, 1 recall
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 Kingpin problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Victory Kingpin model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kingpin | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Kingpin | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Kingpin | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2009 Kingpin | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Kingpin | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Kingpin | 3 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2006 Kingpin | 1 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2005 Kingpin | 3 | 4 | — | Power Train | |
| 2004 Kingpin | 4 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Victory Kingpin years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (4), 2007 (3), 2005 (3). 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 Kingpin?
Power Train, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Victory Kingpin have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.