1999 Victory V92C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V92C years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 12 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Victory V92C. That is the most of any V92C model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (33 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 12 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 33owner complaints
- 12safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Victory V92C 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 | 33 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 5 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Victory V92C recalls (12)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand spring and/or the pin used to attach the spring to the frame may be damaged.
Risk: This could allow unintended deployment of the sidestand, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sidestand spring and frame rail bracket. An interim notice to owners was mailed on november 11, 2003. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump can fail.
Risk: This could cause poor engine performance and possible engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pumps. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Paint on the wheel and sprocket-mating surfaces could produce insufficient clamp load on the sprocket. Rear sprocket bolts could become loose causing excessive wear and fretting at the wheel and sprocket mating surfaces allowing the sprocket bolt to fail.
Risk: This condition could result in loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel and sprocket hub, remove all paint from the contact surfaces of the wheel hub and sprocket, and install new sprocket bolts. The wheel and sprocket will be replaced if bolts were loose and damage has occurred.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Threaded fasteners that hold the throttle body valve in assembly can become loose, allowing the valve disc to shift out of position and affect the engine rpm level.
Risk: A throttle body valve disc that has shifted out of position can cause severe injury or death, property damage, or damage to the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle body valve disc threaded fasteners and apply a thread locking agent.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Chassis wiring harness can come into contact with the rear shock absorber, causing damage to the harness.
Risk: Loss of rear turn signal and brake/tail light functions could occur.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the tail light wiring harness and add one tie strap.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel hose can fail resulting in a fuel leak near the rear cylinder of the motorcycle and under the rider seat.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace these fuel hoses.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Certain fuel pump/filter hoses and the fuel tank return hose can fail, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel lines between the fuel filter and the fuel pump as well as the fuel return line.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel sending unit gasket can swell providing inadequate sealing. If proper sealing is not provided, fuel can leak from the fuel tank.
Risk: If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sending unit gasket on these motorcycles.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel level sending unit was incorrectly manufactured and could leak.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel filter was incorrectly manufactured and could leak.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filter.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The tail light bulbs can burn out prematurely due to the tail light bulb vibrating in the light socket.
Risk: This condition could cause a visibility problem for the driver and oncoming vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will firm up the fitment of the taillight bulb and the electrical socket to prevent the bulb from vibrating.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel hose clamps do not properly seal the hose to the plastic coupler, nor the fuel pump, allowing fuel leakage.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel hose clamps.
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
- Rear sprocket bolts (SQ99022) — opened Oct 13, 1999, still open, led to recall 99V304000.
- Taillight wiring re-routing (SQ99010) — opened Apr 15, 1999, still open, led to recall 99V088000.
- Transmission lock-up (RP07001) — opened Nov 9, 2007, closed Jan 25, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Traveling 495n went to shift from 2nd to 3rd the gear kicked back to 2nd gear and after that, tried shifting back but the transmission gave away none of the gears work now, this was after the transmission recall was done.....victory is not responsible but yet they know about the issue... *tr
I was traveling home after purchasing the bike from the second owner. A victory v92c made in america, only 5,203 miles when i got it. I immediately noticed a very hard hitting, loud sounding clunk when i shifted gears coming from the transmission. I thought that maybe it was just the norm for this…
On 9/1/11 riding my stock 1999 victory v92 the motorcycle on a long trip the bike began missing 3rd gear then exiting an intersection (dry, sunny, 80, light accel) the bike randomly downshifted from 3 into 2 at 40 mph. Due to unexpected rapid drop in bike speed, control of bike was briefly lost and…
I have a 1999 victory v92c. And now at 23,000 i have lost 4th gear when shifting from 3rd up. I see that there have been many, many complaints about this problem with the early models from victory. Victory offered to pay for half the cost of parts but nothing for labor costs. This offer ended…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 victoria v92c motorcycle. While traveling approximately between 30-35 mph the transmission suddenly slipped out of third gear as a result of the vehicle stalling. The gear selector was then shifted into second gear and the vehicle continued normal operation. The vehicle…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Victory V92C?
Owners most often report power train, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Victory V92C?
Yes, 12 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Victory V92C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V92C model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.