1999 Victory V92 power train problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Victory V92 — 90% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While under acceleration shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear entering a highway from an on ramp, the transmission seems to disengage causing the engine to rev up to a high rpm momentarily then suddenly re-engage without warning. This always happens under heavy acceleration especially when going into…”
filed Mar 23, 2016
“I was entering a freeway on ramp accelerating when I had trouble shifting from 3rd gear to 4th. Instead of shifting into 4th it went into a neutral state and nothing in the gear box felt like it was engaging.”
filed May 9, 2015
“I purchased a 1999 victory v92 motorcycle and the third gear immediately malfunctioned. I found a recall to prevent the failure. Does this apply to the failure itself. I spoke with polaris and they want $3400 to repair the bike and then they will complete the recall repairs. *tr”
filed Dec 5, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN MY 2001 VICTORY V92 MOTORCYCLES, AND 1999-2000 V92 MOTORCYCLES THAT RECEIVED…Campaign 06V298000 · Aug 7, 2006
Related service bulletins
Victory: rear sprocket cushion drive kit 2876257 parts availability update. *pe
V-07-05-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 3, 2007Victory motorcycle service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Rear sprocket cushion drive. If received a transmission replacement, can experience a third gear failure if an abnormal overload…
V-06-07(A) · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 21, 2006
Power Train problems in other V92 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 V92 | 24 | 92% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Victory V92
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.