2008 Victory Vision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (12) · Structure:body (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-08-16 · SAF-16-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 communications.
Equipment:other:labels 2015-07-07 · V-15-07-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the victory motorcycle division of polaris industries inc. has determined that certain california air resource board (carb) certified victory vision models, equipped with approved stage 1 accessory exhaust, must have the stage 1 certification decal updated. the new decal will ensure that the emissi
Structure 2015-06-24 · V-15-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycles has determined that 2008-2015 victory vision front fenders may not meet internal durability standards. certain operating conditions may cause the fender halves to crack at the mounting holes. a fender bracket kit has been developed to address this concern.
Structure:body 2015-06-24 · TSB-V-15-02AB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory mc: tsb has an owner notification letter. select document search button below. at mounting holes on front fender halves, cracks will develop and either have both or one replaced. model 2008-15 vision. *pe
Equipment:other:labels 2008-09-25 · V-08-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycles: veci decal replacement: the veci decal on some 2008 model victory motorcycles has the wrong spark plug type listed. *pe
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2008-09-22 · V-08-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycle: loose circuit breaker terminal nuts and ecm reprogramming for 2008 victory vision street and tour motorcycles. two possible defects exist on affected motorcycles that could cause the engine to stall. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-16 · Service Brakes · 3,500 mi“the rear brakes have failed a number of times. i have had them bleed and master cylinder replaced at the dealer but the problem continues to occur. now that victory is no longer around service is becoming impossible. this is an extreme danger and the problem reoccurs. air is getting into the lines somewhere. bike is now parked as it is too dangerou…”
2018-09-26 · Service Brakes · 30,000 mi“the rear brakes on my victory vision have gone out several times. i have tried everything that i can think of to fix the problem. victory/polaris needs to recall this item and fix it. driver safety is of great importance.…”
2017-05-19 · Service Brakes“when bike sits for a few weeks the rear break goes soft. have to have mechanic bleed the breaks 1 or 2 times a year. somehow air is getting in the line eather from break line or master cylinder. problem is recurring.…”
2016-08-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“started smelling fuel after filling up, steadly getting worse over the months, dealer suggested replacing fuel cap which i did ( i noticed was updated with a better seal). after replacing it helped a bit. after checking closer noticed the filler neck on the tank is very thin aluminum and the surface is deformed not allowing the cap to seat properl…”
2016-07-12 · Suspension“the steering on the bike is wobbling. at first i believed the front tire was damaged so i replaced it. however this wobbling continued at take up and low speeds. once the bike got up to about 45 miles per hours it stopped. it appears that there is something wrong with the front folks. however there is no visible leaks or signed of lost oil. v…”
2016-07-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the gas fuel gauge just stopped working. first it started to read wrong then it just stopped working all together. this happened at about 35,000 miles.…”
2016-07-12 · Service Brakes · 40,000 mi“have had several issues with rear brake failure. rear brake pedal goes all the way down, and does not engage the brakes. no leak signs of any fluid. this seems to be a serious problem with victory motorcycles after doing some research on line. www.vision-riders.com. i have had my bike in the shop several times with this issue. the brakes were bled …”
2014-09-08 · Service Brakes · 61,000 mi“while exiting i 75 to buy 50 west my rear brake failed leaving me only 1/2 front brakes. traverser polaris in ross oh. made warranty repairs on 7/3/14. on 8/17/14 the brakes failed again on pa rt. 641 whereby i nearly went over a 200 foot cliff. traverser repaired the brakes a 2nd time on 8/19 /14. the brakes failed a 3rd time on 9/6/14. in cincinn…”
2014-07-30 · Suspension · 24,900 mi“luckily for me i was parked. while washing my vision i noticed the rear section of the front fender was broken & dangling. i removed the piece so it didn't fall off while riding and get wedged in the tire. i have been riding the motorcycle with the front section of the front fender only. it has four bolts holding it on. this morning 7/30/14 (29,…”
2014-06-20 · Service Brakes · 45,000 mi“the rears brakes on my victory vision are working correctly the pedal is going to the floor. all of the pads are brand new. i have bleed the brakes two times they work better then stop working and the pedal after about 45 miles starts to go back to the floor. i have also read that many people are also having the same problem with victory vision …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.