2008 Victory Vision Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vision years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Victory Vision. That is the most of any Vision model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (12 complaints, 40%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 30owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Victory Vision 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 40% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 20% | 35,450 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 13% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 10% | 6,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 10% | 30,450 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | 24,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 4,850 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 603 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Victory Vision recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Polaris is recalling 2,444 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle. Also the current fuel ignition map pre-programmed into the electronic control module (ecm) can cause engine stalling.
Risk: Either condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a loss of control and a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the circuit breaker terminal nuts and re-program the ecm free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2008. Owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Polaris is recalling 1,585 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. The electrical contact plate on the ignition switch base may not be properly secured to the ignition switch body, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Risk: A loss of electrical power could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will fully secure the ignition switch base to the switch body. The recall began on april 2, 2008. Owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the voltage regulator/rectifier assembly may have an overcharging condition. An overcharging situation in conjunction with the loose battery connection could cause a stalling condition.
Risk: An unexpected loss of engine power could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator/rectifier and inspect both battery cables for tightness. The recall began on november 5, 2007. Owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.
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
- Motorcycle steering lockup (PE14006) — opened Mar 10, 2014, closed May 22, 2015.
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 have failed a number of times. I have had them bleed and master cylinder replaced at the dealer but the problem continues to occur. Now that victory is no longer around service is becoming impossible. This is an extreme danger and the problem reoccurs. Air is getting into the lines…
The rear brakes on my victory vision have gone out several times. I have tried everything that i can think of to fix the problem. Victory/polaris needs to recall this item and fix it. Driver safety is of great importance.
When bike sits for a few weeks the rear break goes soft. Have to have mechanic bleed the breaks 1 or 2 times a year. Somehow air is getting in the line eather from break line or master cylinder. Problem is recurring.
Started smelling fuel after filling up, steadly getting worse over the months, dealer suggested replacing fuel cap which i did ( i noticed was updated with a better seal). After replacing it helped a bit. After checking closer noticed the filler neck on the tank is very thin aluminum and the…
Have had several issues with rear brake failure. Rear brake pedal goes all the way down, and does not engage the brakes. No leak signs of any fluid. This seems to be a serious problem with victory motorcycles after doing some research on line. Www.vision-riders.com. I have had my bike in the shop…
Other Victory Vision years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Vision | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Vision | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 Vision | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 Vision | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 Vision | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Vision | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Victory Vision?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Victory Vision?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Victory Vision a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vision model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.