AI Damage2005 Victory Kingpin: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Victory Kingpin filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 victory kingpin. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 06v258000 (power train) and took the motorcycle to the dealer for the completion of recall repairs. The following day, shifter weld linkage failed.
The front end of the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact stated that within 3,000 miles, the front brake pads became worn and he felt that the rotors caused the failure. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 4,000.
Refusal by dealer to correct safety recall on polaris, victory, kingpin motorcycle. Victory safety recall notice 06v-258. Warning and safety recall bulletin v-06-04. Reason: a weld on the shift lever shaft on some 2004 & 2005 victory models may not meet victory quality standards and may fail during operation.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Kingpin has 2 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- 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 2005 Victory Kingpin?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, service brakes. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 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 2005 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.
Other 2005 models
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.