Victory Vegas Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Victory Vegas, across 12 model years (2003–2016). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Victory Vegas years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Vegas model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Vegas: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 Vegas: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2003 Vegas: 3 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 Vegas: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2007 Vegas: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2009 Vegas: 1 complaint, 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 Vegas problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Victory Vegas model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vegas | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2013 Vegas | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2012 Vegas | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 Vegas | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Vegas | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 Vegas | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2008 Vegas | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Vegas | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 Vegas | 4 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 Vegas | 4 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 Vegas | 1 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2003 Vegas | 3 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Victory Vegas years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (4), 2005 (4), 2003 (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 Vegas?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Victory Vegas have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.