2005 Victory Vegas Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vegas years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Victory Vegas. That is the most of any Vegas model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 3,352 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, some of the fuel supply hose leading from the fuel tank to the fuel rail may be incorrect for use in a pressurized fuel system application.
Risk: Incorrect hoses may leak fuel or crack. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the markings on the fuel hose to determine if replacement is required. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel hose with a new one of the correct material. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clamp that secures the high pressure fuel hose to the fuel rail may be loose.
Risk: A loose clamp may allow fuel to leak from the fuel rail fitting, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will reposition and tighten the clamp. The recall began on november 1, 2004. Owners should contact 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 preparing to stop i pulled in the clutch lever and the clutch cable severed at the clutch lever. I let the bike stall out and got it off the road. With 10,000 original miles on the bike, this was the 2nd. Time i have experienced this same failure of the clutch cable at the same location…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 victory vegas motorcycle. While entering a gas station at 10 mph, the clutch cable fractured and the contact was unable to switch gears. The contact used the brakes to stall the vehicle and had it towed to the dealer. The dealer advised that the clutch cable would need…
About 1 month before the crash, the rear brake pads were completely worn out at 3,000 miles. I believe this was due to the brake line routing right next to the exhaust pipe, causing the brake fluid to heat and apply the brake. The dealers solution was to install new heavy-duty pads to improve wear…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mv augusta f4 1000. While driving at any speed the vehicle shut off without warning when decelerating. The dealer stated that the engine was receiving too much fuel. The dealer adjusted the air fuel mixture however, that did not solve the problem. The problem has occurred…
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 | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 Vegas | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Vegas | 3 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Victory Vegas?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Victory Vegas?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.