Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Victory Magnum peaked in 2023, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2017 Victory Magnum
Motorcycle, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 29, 2023 to Jul 29, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year126k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2017 motorcycle
Severity index0.02017 motorcycles average 8.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2017 Victory Magnum name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2017 Victory Magnum
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-647 | Oct 12, 2017 | If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring | Engine and cooling | 26,182 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 Victory Magnum
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 29, 2023Failure Jul 28, 2023Bloomington, MNPower train
C Clip failure in transmission
NHTSA complaint 11535227
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- G-16-11-01 Nov 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Polaris has released Team Tip G-16-10-01 to inform dealers that Polaris Mobile Digital Wrench (PMDW) version 3.28 or later requires dealers to enter a valid 10-digit Digital Wrench serial number to operate the app. The serial number requirement has been add… - G-15-12-01 R03 Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
There is no doubt that for a Polaris customer the process of picking up a brand new vehicle is one of the most exciting times in the ownership experience. To ensure that all Polaris dealers are equipped to deliver a world-class experience that matches the h… - G-15-12-01 R02 Jan 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PCDX is an online and mobile interface for providing a consistent dealer setup and customer delivery experience. The interface walks the dealer and the customer through a standardized online form that includes the PDI (pre-delivery inspection), general warn… - G-15-12-01 R01 Dec 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Team Tip is being released to dealers to provide information regarding the required transition to online PCDX and PCDX training. - SAF-16-01 Aug 16, 2016 · 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. - V-15-07-01 Jul 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory Motorcycles has determined the reprogramming (reflash) procedure may be negatively affected if performed with a device connected to the USB connector. - VSA-17-02 R02 Sep 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory has determined that some 2016-2017 106 ci motorcycles may set false-positive P0032 and P0038 trouble codes for the Oxygen Sensor heater circuit. Victory has developed an updated ECM calibration to improve the O2 heater circuit diagnostic threshold. - VSA-17-02 R01 Jun 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory has determined that some 2016-2017 106 ci motorcycles may set false-positive P0032 and P0038 trouble codes for the Oxygen Sensor heater circuit. Victory has developed an updated ECM calibration to improve the O2 heater circuit diagnostic threshold. - VSA-17-01 Jun 16, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory has determined that some Victory Octane Motorcycles could develop a slow crank or no start situation due to a starter that was potentially manufactured with a defect. This Service Advisory has been released to communicate a process which enables dea… - V-17-02 Jun 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory engineering has determined that some Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum and Hard Ball models may experience damage to the rear brake line. Motorcycles experiencing prolonged misfire conditions may produce increased catalytic conv…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.