1999 Victory V92 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 90%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Victory V92, 90% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10715477, filed 2015-05, 11,000 miles“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 traffic on to a highway when I can least afford to lose acceleration. I purchased the bike brand new in march 2000 with 1 mile on the odometer. It has been within the last thousand miles of driving this has started to occur. …”
NHTSA complaint #10851304, filed 2016-03, 17,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10250885, filed 2008-12, 1,100 miles“I am the owner of a 1999 Victory motorcyle. Two years ago I noticed dificulty shifting into 2nd gear. This only happed once in a while. Now I not only have dificulty shifting but the bike slips out of 3rd gear. Im afraid my trans is about to fail all together. I know this is a problem on many 1999--2001 motorcyles.”
NHTSA complaint #10128163, filed 2005-07, 2,500 miles“1.constant problems shifting gears, .must be very careful to load up on the shift lever before pulling in the clutch. If not it will miss a shift, or pop out of gear. I've almost been hit because I lost power, and it downshifted and I almost lost control. 3. Awaiting a recall, and am being very careful.”
NHTSA complaint #10108456, filed 2005-02, 500 milesRelated recalls
- 06V298000Aug 7, 2006Certain my 2001 victory v92 motorcycles, and 1999-2000 v92 motorcycles that received transmission replacement kits built in 2001 can experience a third gear…Covers: Victory V92 1999–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10026306May 3, 2007Victory: rear sprocket cushion drive kit 2876257 parts availability update.
- 10026695Nov 21, 2006Victory motorcycle service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Rear sprocket cushion drive. If received a transmission replacement, can experience a third gear…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Victory V92
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Victory V92
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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