2006 Victory Vegas Eight Ball Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 6, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vegas Eight Ball years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Victory Vegas Eight Ball. That is the most of any Vegas Eight Ball model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Victory Vegas Eight Ball problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~2,800 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%2,800——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2006 Victory Vegas Eight Ball recalls (1)

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Suspension:rearJul 17, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V259000 · 2,913 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear axle may crack or break at the retaining plate groove on the right side.

Risk: Axle failure during operation could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact victory 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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The rear brakes on my motorcycle were worn out at 2,800 miles. Luckily, i noticed this before i had rear brake failure. I have found the exhaust is too close to the rear brake pipe causing the fluid to heat and expand and the rear brakes to drag. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 6, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10195510

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Victory Vegas Eight Ball?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Victory Vegas Eight Ball?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Victory Vegas Eight Ball a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vegas Eight Ball model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.