2004 Victory Kingpin Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kingpin years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Victory Kingpin. That is the most of any Kingpin model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,550 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Victory Kingpin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 100% | 2,550 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Victory Kingpin recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 victory kingpin motorcycles, model year 2006-2012 victory jackpot motorcycles, and 2003-2012 vegas motorcycles manufactured from january 1, 2004, through may 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, kingpin touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, jackpot touring w/backrest. The backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use.
Risk: The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
Fix: Victory will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected seats free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2011. Owners may contact victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail causing the shift lever to become inoperable.
Risk: If the weld fails, the operator cannot shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shift lever shaft free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the hose that connects the rear brake fluid reservoir to the rear brake master cylinder may have become damaged during shipment and may leak brake fluid.
Risk: This could cause a loss of rear braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if it is found to be damaged. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact polaris/victory at 1-763-417-8650.
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.
I had a 5000 mile service completed on my motorcycle at the dealer. They informed me that the rear brake pads were worn out and replaced them. They provided the old pads when i picked up the bike and sure enough they were worn all the way to the metal. They had 4957 miles of use (since new). After…
Rear brake failure on 2004 kingpin at 2600 miles. Brake pads are worn to metal backing plates, final "wear out" occurred over a period of days. Front brakes seem to be fine even though they are used for almost all braking on a motorcycle as per the recommendations of all motorcycle safety…
Uneven wear on rear brake rotor and excessive heating of rotor with no brake usage. *jb
2004 victory kingpin motorcycle, rear brakes after only 2,500 miles are down to the metal. Dealer says this is normal and victory (polaris) will not cover under this warranty. Does not has a fix to prevent these brimbo brakes from warring out so quickly. If an owner of one of these bikes is not…
Other Victory Kingpin years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Kingpin | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Kingpin | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Kingpin | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Kingpin | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 Kingpin | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Victory Kingpin?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Victory Kingpin?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Victory Kingpin a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kingpin model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.