2005 Victory Hammer Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Victory Hammer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Victory Hammer. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and engine (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,500 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension2 33%
- Engine1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Suspension: “During a routine tire change, the tech notified me of a crack in my swingarm. After he showed it to me they located a take off (a used) from someone who wanted a chrome swingarm instead of black. I was offered that used swingarm at a good price and had it swapped. I went back and brought home the original (cracked) swingarm. I have it and have pictures too.”
NHTSA complaint #10268418, filed 2009-05, 71,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact stated while traveling at 30 MPH, the transmissioin seized causing the rear wheel to lock. The drive belt had to be cut in order to roll the vehicle out of traffic. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer. The seizure was due to fractured teeth on the 2nd gear plate and a bent and broken shift fork support. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 11/09/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10165607, filed 2006-08, 31,060 milesEngine: “This is a Victory motorcycle. When downshifting to arrive at a light I heard a clunk in the transmission area. Shifting became impossible within a few minutes. The motorcycle was towed to a Victory dealer in harrisonburg, va and 2 weeks later I was informed that one of the shift fork broke and fell into the transmission and ground up 2 gears. Also informed that the clutch was burned. Although this motorcycle is 10 years old, it only had 5330 miles on it and was regularly serviced. From my understanding shift forks do not just break. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744195, filed 2015-07, 5,330 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2005 Victory Hammer. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise as if the vehicle shifted out of the correct driveshaft. He pulled the vehicle over for inspection. He noticed that the lower belt of the belt system spontaneously fractured and became jammed in the motor. He placed the vehicle into neutral and then reverse in order to remove the belt from the motor. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 8,894. Updated 06/25/08. Updated 06/25/08”
NHTSA complaint #10229498, filed 2008-06, 8,894 milesMileage when problems were reported
83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,894 and 31,060 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V326000Jul 19, 2005Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Victory Hammer 2005, Kingpin 2005, Vegas 2005 +1 more
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.
- 05V252000May 31, 2005Power trainCovers: Victory Hammer 2005
On certain motorcycles, the camshaft chain drive sprocket located on the crankshaft may have cracked upon installation.
Recall details for the 2005 Victory Hammer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10179060Aug 16, 2016Equipment. A STOP RIDE MEANS THE CONSUMER MUST NOT OPERATE THEIR VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE. We have been made aware that some dealers are incorrectly communicating the importance of STOP RIDE…
- 10020039May 1, 2006Electrical system. Turn signal wire color and polarity questions addressed. Voice of victory.
- 10016802Sep 6, 2005Engine cooling. Lower belt guard failures caused by aftermarket exhaust pipes that exit near the lower belt guard.
- 10015333Jun 1, 2005Electrical system. Battery may be labeled incorrectly on 2005 victory hammer.
- 10015814Nov 1, 2004Suspension. Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. Victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer.
Other model years of the Victory Hammer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 13,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Victory Hammer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Victory Hammer have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Victory Hammer as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Victory Hammer is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2005 Victory Hammer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Victory Hammer reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,500 miles and the middle half falls between 8,894 and 31,060 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.