2008 Victory Vision Tour problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Structure:body (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
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.
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
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2008-04-02 · V-08-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycle service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. ignition switch improperly assembled. the ignition switch base may not be properly secured to the ignition switch body, which can cause a loss of electrical power to the motorcycle. *pe csc letter was received
What owners report
2016-03-28 · Service Brakes · 36,000 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 …”
2014-06-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 40,000 mi“my gas gauge is not reading the fuel levels correctly. the gauge will only go the 1/4 level even when the tank is totally full of fuel. this is a pain in the butt as sometimes the gauge does not go that fall and the tank empty signal is on so you can not even use the mileage gauge as it will not work. *tr…”
2014-02-15 · Service Brakes · 11,556 mi“this is the third time this has happened. after the bike has set unused for 2-3 months the rear brakes have no pressure. the pedal goes to the floor. i have taken it to the dealer and they said they bleed the brake lines and all was good. after the riding season and letting the bike set for 3 months the same thing happened again, no rear brakes. *…”
2013-08-18 · Structure:body · 75,000 mi“while traveling about 30 mph and coming to a stop, the motorcycle suddenly became unsteerable, as if the steering control was locked. i coasted to a stop and found that the bottom rear edge of the front fender was lodged in the lower body frame opening of the motorcycle, making steering impossible. the front fender of the victory vision is comp…”
2013-08-12 · Structure:body · 53,489 mi“rear portion of the front fender broke off and got jammed into the lower section of the front fairing. no crash or damage at this slow speed but could have been very bad if it had occurred at speed. *tr…”
2012-11-19 · Service Brakes · 6,500 mi“the rear brakes completely failed, since the front and rearbrakes are a linked system the braking capability is seriously affected. if the speed was higher, i or someone else could be seriously injured or killed. the local dealer admits issues nd has done everything they could do, the dealer and i have tried to get the manufacturer (polaris/victory…”
2012-09-06 · Structure:body · 26,100 mi“the front fender which is two pieces, the rear piece cracks and comes loose dropping down pinning against the frame impairing the motorcycles steering. *tr…”
2012-06-19 · Service Brakes · 23,150 mi“i was approaching a turn where a sign indicated to reduce speed. went to apply rear brakes and they went to the floorboards again! attempted to pump brakes, but they would not hold. had to ride with only front brakes. this is a real safety issue. the dealer keeps stating that victory keeps instructing them to bleed the brakes. this is only a tempor…”
2012-06-19 · Service Brakes · 17,450 mi“as i was approaching an intersection. i went to apply my rear brakes, and the brake pedal went straight to the floorboard. i made a couple quick attempts to pump my brakes, while also braking hard with the front. *js…”
2011-08-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 13,000 mi“i have a 2008 victory vision. something is causing a strong gas smell as you drive. i have heard it is either a bad tank neck or bad gas cap. i think victory should do a recall and fix this. i have read online that they only address as a case by case i.e. if you complain or not. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.