AI Damage2004 Victory Kingpin: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Victory Kingpin filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I had a 5000 mile service completed on my motorcycle at the dealer. They informed me that the rear brake pads were worn out and replaced them. They provided the old pads when I picked up the bike and sure enough they were worn all the way to the metal. They had 4957 miles of use (since new).
Rear brake failure on 2004 kingpin at 2600 miles. Brake pads are worn to metal backing plates, final "wear out" occurred over a period of days. Front brakes seem to be fine even though they are used for almost all braking on a motorcycle as per the recommendations of all motorcycle safety instructors.
2004 victory kingpin motorcycle, rear brakes after only 2,500 miles are down to the metal. Dealer says this is normal and victory (polaris) will not cover under this warranty. Does not has a fix to prevent these brimbo brakes from warring out so quickly.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Kingpin has 2 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Victory Kingpin?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Victory Kingpin?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2004 Victory Kingpin from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.