2000 POLARIS VICTORY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY
The 2000 POLARIS VICTORY has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FEATHERLITE INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainmanual Transmission (7 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ON A FORCE GEAR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 POLARIS VICTORY V92 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING AND SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AUTOMATICALLY WHICH CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO SLOW DOWN IMMEDIATELY. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18, 2004 WHILE RIDING IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN MY 2000 V92C POLARIS VICTORY DOWNSHIFTED FROM 3RG GEAR TO 2ND GEAR WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM ME. THIS PROBLEM WITH THE EARLY (1999-2000) BIKES HAS BEEN TALKED ABOUT ON MANY WEBSITES ON THE INTERNET AND POLARIS IS WELL AWARE OF IT. POLARIS HAS EVEDENTALLY UPGRADED SOME OWNERS MOTORCYCLES WITH PARTS AT NO CHARGE. THE COST ABOR FOR THIS UPGRADE HAS NOT BEEN COVERED. POLARIS SHOULD ISSUE A VOLUNTARY RECALL ON ALL MODELS AFFECTED.*AK
(1) NORMAL USE. (2) TRANSMISSION DROPS FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR.3(3) NO REPAIR, BLAMED ON OPERATOR ERROR. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE THE HORN BRACKET CAME OFF. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO REPLACE IT. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY
FEATHERLITE INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
STV-09-03 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
POLARIS: CRUISE CONTROL LASH LEARN PROCEDURE. CRUISE CONTROL SET SPEED HUNTS; CRUISE CONTROL EXHIBITS SLUGGISH REACTION TO CHANGES IN LOAD (HILLS) AND SPEED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 POLARIS VICTORY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the POLARIS VICTORY
- 1999 POLARIS VICTORY — 17 complaints
- 2000 POLARIS VICTORY (current)
- 2001 POLARIS VICTORY — 1 complaint
- 2002 POLARIS VICTORY — 0 complaints
Other POLARIS Models
- POLARIS SLINGSHOT — 134 total complaints
- POLARIS SPORTSMAN 1000XP — 26 total complaints
- POLARIS EXPLORER — 15 total complaints
- POLARIS SPORTSMAN 850XP — 11 total complaints
- POLARIS RANGER 800 — 10 total complaints
- POLARIS 1631 — 7 total complaints
- POLARIS 1633 — 7 total complaints
- POLARIS RANGER RZR — 7 total complaints