Victory Cross Country Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 62 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Victory Cross Country (2011–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 21. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (15 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Cross Country model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | 952 | 3 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 21 | 5,125 | 3 | 5 | — | Stable |
| 2012 | 19 | 20,000 | 2 | 5 | — | Rising |
| 2011 | 11 | 7,050 | 2 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure15 22%
- Engine13 19%
- Transmission and drivetrain11 16%
- Equipment8 12%
- Latches, locks and linkages7 10%
- Fuel system6 8.7%
- Electrical system5 7.2%
- Exterior lighting4 5.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2011: “I have a 2011 Victory Cross Country motorcycle. The saddlebag latch on the right side is wearing improperly due to improper alignment. This is a known issue with this motorcycle. My dealer, Victory motorcycles, and polaris have refused to issue a replacement. Without repair, the latch will wear through and the saddlebag lid will not be able to be secured.”
NHTSA complaint #10644692, filed 2014-10, 11,000 miles2012: “Anytime the motorcycle gets wet the electrical acts strange. Sometimes the cruise doesn't work. Often times when I pull the clutch handle my hazard warning lights will blink. If I get rained on for a period of time my turn signals will cease functioning until the bike has spent several hours drying out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536288, filed 2013-08, 16,000 miles2014: “I was sitting in stop and go traffic for about 10-15 minutes. Weather was 100degf day. When I was finally able to go back to regular street speed (45 MPH) the engine on the bike seized resulting in rear tire sliding. I was able to pull clutch (allowing rear wheel to roll). Bike did not crash. Bike would not turn over for approximately 45 minutes for engine to cool down (my assumption). Sounds very much like this recall... Which my vehicle VIN is not included in... …”
NHTSA complaint #10631092, filed 2014-09, 116 milesOther Victory models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology