2004 Victory Vegas Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vegas years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Victory Vegas. That ranks 4th out of 12 Vegas model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 Vegas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Victory Vegas 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.
While maintaining highway speed (55 mph) and with a full tank of gas (4.5 gallons) the fuel tank suddenly emptied its entire contents from underneath the fuel tank resulting in my left leg being covered with gasoline and the motorcycle skidded due to fuel covering rear tire leading to loss of…
Other Victory Vegas years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vegas | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Vegas | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Vegas | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Vegas | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Vegas | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 Vegas | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Vegas | 3 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Victory Vegas?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Victory Vegas?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Victory Vegas a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vegas model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.