2005 Victory Hammer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Victory Hammer, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“2005 Victory Hammer premium being driven on an interstate traveling 65 MPH went over a dip in the road. The rear tire suddenly began to drag and lock; able to pull to side of roadway. Inspection shows that cast attachment point on swingarm for shock linkage fractured on both sides, resulting in swingarm no longer being supported by shock linkage. Resulted in compression of rear of bike with rear fender and subframe resting on rear tire. Deep gashes in tire from structures on underside of fender, melted rubber, and discolored paint on fender from heat, and torn wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #10268402, filed 2009-05, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10015814Nov 1, 2004Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. Victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2005 Victory Hammer
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Victory Hammer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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