AI Damage2000 Victory V92SC Sportcruiser: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Victory V92SC Sportcruiser filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 47
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 91% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 4% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 4% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 2% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 43 complaints (91% of all).
- Equipment: 2 complaints (4% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (4% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (2% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 47 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
The vehicle was repaired for the recalls; however, the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the issues with the gears slipping because there was no recall for that particular failure. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 18,300.
On my 2000 victory sport cruiser built by polaris industries, I had a counter balance shaft completely strip out effecting the primary drive sprocket rendering the transmission useless.the motorcycle transmission failed at 7,500 miles under mild to normal highway use.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph and letting off of the gas the transmission knocked. When the vehicle was driven below 40 mph and the transmission would not knock. The dealer was contacted however the main technician was unavailable.
1 normal riding. Dealer serviced vehicle. 2 spun rear wheel bearing, wheel damage. Potential lock up of rear wheel and loss of control of motorcycle. Injury and death of rider and passenger. 3 I will have to find a rear wheel. Vehicle purchased in 2000. Per the dealer the rear wheel was obsolete.
After recall for fuel pump replacement the symptoms for which the recall was required now have made the vehicle do exactly what the recall was made for in the first place. I did not have this problem before this work was done.
The consumer received a recall regarding the fuel pump on november 23,2002. The consumer made an appointment with the dealer. The first time the vehicle was taken for repairs the dealer indicated that not parts were available. For the last three months the part has not been available.
Victory motorcycle 2000 model 92sc - kick stand spring broke causing kick stand to come down and had to make an emergency stop. This is the second time the spring on the kick stand has broken. This is a potentially hazardous and life threatening occurrence.
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 5,507 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 15% most complained about).
On average one model year of the V92SC Sportcruiser has 25 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 47, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Victory V92SC Sportcruiser?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, equipment, fuel system. Total complaints: 47. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: transmission slipping (15%), knocking, grinding or other noise (9%), fuel system, fuel smell (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Victory V92SC Sportcruiser?
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 2000 Victory V92SC Sportcruiser 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 2000 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 2026-11-06.