2000 Victory V92 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V92 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Victory V92. That ranks 2nd out of 5 V92 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (24 complaints, 92%), typically at around 6,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 26owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Victory V92 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 | 24 | 92% | 6,100 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Victory V92 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Certain my 2001 victory v92 motorcycles, and 1999-2000 v92 motorcycles that received transmission replacement kits built in 2001 can experience a third gear failure in an abnormal overload condition such as when shifting at high rpm.
Risk: While shifting gears at high rpm, the third gear may fail. If pieces of the failed gear become lodged in the transmission, the transmission could lockup possibly resulting in loss of control and a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a rear sprocket damper assembly free of charge. The recall began on november 22, 2006. Owners may contact polaris at 763-417-8650.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: On certain motorcycles equipped with a gates drive belt system, the front sprocket may wear between the sprocket and its retaining nut, causing the front sprocket nut to loosen and fail to retain the sprocket.
Risk: The front sprocket nut failure could cause axial movement and interference which could result in transmission lockup, increasing the risk of loss of control or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front sprocket assembly free of charge. The recall began on november 22, 2006. Owners may contact polaris 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission lock-up (RP07001) — opened Nov 9, 2007, closed Jan 25, 2008.
- Sudden, unforeseen transmission locku (EA05002) — opened Feb 2, 2005, closed Aug 31, 2006.
- Fuel pump-related motorcycle stalling (EA02024) — opened Sep 5, 2002, closed Oct 23, 2002, led to recall 02V263000.
- Fuel pump/stalling (PE02043) — opened May 1, 2002, closed Sep 5, 2002.
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 motorcycle slams into 2nd gear when shifting to 3rd! Almost got run over by as tractor trailer! This is a dangerous product, well documented. Why aren't you forcing polaris to fix this?? Somebody is going to get killed. The recall polaris has doesn't cover these bikes if they are bought second…
The motorcycle will not go in fourth gear.. It jerks and has a bad noise coming from the transmission when in fourth gear. I understand that there was a recall on this problem. When i called victory, i was told the bike had the new redesigned transmission. Hilltop cycle of wytheville va. Said it…
I have a 2000 victory v92 with only 3000 */- miles on it pops out of 3rd gear ! Contacted the dealer and wanting to charge up to $4000. It seems to me and many others that this should of been a recall at no owner expense ! What is going to take for someone to do something about it ? I sure hope it…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 victory v92c motorcycle. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission made a loud grinding noise and the vehicle vibrated excessively. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and inspected underneath the hood. He checked the oil level and metal shavings…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the manual transmission slipped gear and down shifted which caused the motorcycle to operate at a reduced speed without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted and agreed the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall, #…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Victory V92?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Victory V92?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Victory V92 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V92 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.