1999 Victory V92C
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
85% of complaints: power train — 28 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO THIRD GEAR OR WILL JUMP OUT OF THIRD GEAR. THE BIKE WILL JUMP OR LURCH OUT OF CONTROL , LOCKING UP THE BACK TIRE CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080201
CONSUMER STATED THAT PROBLEMS ACCURED WITH THE TRANSMISSION SINCE SUMMER 2001. IT STARTED OUT AS A SIMPLE MISSED GEAR UP-SHIFTING FROM 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. UPDATED 04/06/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20060302
12% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ON 9/1/11 RIDING MY STOCK 1999 VICTORY V92 THE MOTORCYCLE ON A LONG TRIP THE BIKE BEGAN MISSING 3RD GEAR THEN EXITING AN INTERSECTION (DRY, SUNNY, 80, LIGHT ACCEL) THE BIKE RANDOMLY DOWNSHIFTED FROM 3 INTO 2 AT 40 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120320
TRAVELING 495N WENT TO SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD THE GEAR KICKED BACK TO 2ND GEAR AND AFTER THAT, TRIED SHIFTING BACK BUT THE TRANSMISSION GAVE AWAY NONE OF THE GEARS WORK NOW, THIS WAS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION RECALL WAS DONE.....VICTORY IS NOT...
NHTSA ODI report, 20120701
I WAS TRAVELING HOME AFTER PURCHASING THE BIKE FROM THE SECOND OWNER. A VICTORY V92C MADE IN AMERICA, ONLY 5,203 MILES WHEN I GOT IT. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A VERY HARD HITTING, LOUD SOUNDING CLUNK WHEN I SHIFTED GEARS COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120403
3% of complaints: structure — 1 distinct report on file.
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THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO THIRD GEAR OR WILL JUMP OUT OF THIRD GEAR. THE BIKE WILL JUMP OR LURCH OUT OF CONTROL , LOCKING UP THE BACK TIRE CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080201
3% of complaints: power train — 1 distinct report on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS CAN BURN OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THE TAIL LIGHT BULB VIBRATING IN THE LIGHT SOCKET.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL FIRM UP THE FITMENT OF THE TAILLIGHT BULB AND THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET TO PREVENT THE BULB FROM VIBRATING.
Campaign 98V218000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.
Campaign 98V216000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.
Campaign 98V217000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL THE HOSE TO THE PLASTIC COUPLER, NOR THE FUEL PUMP, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS.
Campaign 98V219000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN SWELL PROVIDING INADEQUATE SEALING. IF PROPER SEALING IS NOT PROVIDED, FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Campaign 98V259000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CERTAIN FUEL PUMP/FILTER HOSES AND THE FUEL TANK RETURN HOSE CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND THE FUEL PUMP AS WELL AS THE FUEL RETURN LINE.
Campaign 98V302000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE REAR CYLINDER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND UNDER THE RIDER SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FUEL HOSES.
Campaign 99V032000 — check if this car was fixed
TAILLIGHT WIRING RE-ROUTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS AND ADD ONE TIE STRAP.
Campaign 99V088000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THREADED FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE IN ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE VALVE DISC TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION AND AFFECT THE ENGINE RPM LEVE
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE DISC THREADED FASTENERS AND APPLY A THREAD LOCKING AGENT.
Campaign 99V206000 — check if this car was fixed
REAR SPROCKET BOLTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. PAINT ON THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET-MATING SURFACES COULD PRODUCE INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE SPROCKET. REAR SPROCKET BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE CAUSING EXCESSIVE W
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL AND SPROCKET HUB, REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE WHEEL HUB AND SPROCKET, AND INSTALL NEW SPROCKET BOLTS. THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET WILL BE REPLACED
Campaign 99V304000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE
Campaign 02V263000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND/OR THE PIN USED TO ATTACH THE SPRING TO THE FRAME MAY BE DAMAGED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND FRAME RAIL BRACKET. AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON NOVEMBER 11, 2003. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT
Campaign 03V336000 — check if this car was fixed
TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Victory V92C — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (28 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 98V218000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V216000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V217000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V219000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V259000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V302000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V032000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V088000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V206000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V304000 (wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V263000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03V336000 (structure) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1999 Victory V92C reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Victory V92C?
The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 85% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Victory V92C have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.