AI Damage2006 Victory Vegas: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Victory Vegas filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 25% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Tread separated from case on tire. I began to loose control of the motorcycle but manged to bring it's speed down from 65 mph to a stop without a crash.
I was having a tire repaired at "ridersville cycle" in berkley springs, west virginia on sept. 28, 2007 when the technician showed me the rear axle of my 2006 victory, vegas, motorcycle. The axle had a large piece missing at the very end of the axle, photos of the axle are available.
While driving 35 mph, coolant began leaking from the front fender and the red engine overheating light illuminated. The contact stated that fluid began leaking from the steering column and he drove the vehicle to his residence. The contact sustained second degree burns to his chest.
Rear brakes wear out pre-maturely, ie 2600 miles. This is an inherent problematic design flaw. This is a known problem and has been discussed at length by many people on the victory motorcycle forums.
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 Vegas has 2 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Victory Vegas?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, service brakes, suspension. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: overheating, coolant loss (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Victory Vegas?
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 2006 Victory Vegas 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.