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2011 Victory Cross Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2011 Victory Cross Country — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Cross Country years?

Cross Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted28 complaints2010: 5 complaints2011: 12 complaints2012: 28 complaints2013: 28 complaints2014: 14 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints
Cross Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Victory Cross Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other433%
Body & Structure325%
Latches & Locks217%
Fuel System18%
Transmission18%
Visibility & Wipers18%

Does the 2011 Victory Cross Country have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V647000EngineOctober 12, 2017 · 26,182 units

Defect

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.

Consequence

A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.

11V305000SteeringJune 1, 2011 · 840 units

Defect

POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH APRIL 11, 2011. THE HANDLEBAR CLAMPS AND/OR RISERS MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HANDLEBARS TO SLIP IN THE CLAMPS.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

POLARIS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL TEST AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE RISER/CLAMP ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY CONSUMER SERVICE AT 1-888-704-5290.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TWO PINS THAT HOLD THE SADDLE BAG WERE LOOSE CAUSING THE SADDLE BAG TO FALL. THE DEALER WHO SOLD HIM THE SADDLE BAG GAVE HIM PINS TO RECONNECT THE SADDLE BAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 2, 2011

“WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, MY RIGHT SIDE SADDLE BAG BECAME SEPARATED FROM MY MOTORCYCLE. THERE ARE TWO QUICK RELEASE PINS THAT CAME OFF CAUSING THE SADDLE BAG TO FALL OFF. THIS COULD BE A DANGER TO THE MOTORCYCLE RIDER AS A DISTRACTION AND IS A DANGER TO ANY MOTOR VEHICLE TRAVELING BEHIND THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 11, 2012

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · September 22, 2014

“ MOTORCYCLE IS A 2011 VICTORY VEGAS MADE BY POLARIS. COULD NOT WRITE CORRECT MODEL IN THE APPROPRIATE SECTION! *WHIST COASTING ON MOTORCYCLE, GEAR WOULD DROP DOWN INTO LOWER GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY THUS MOMENTARILY LOCKING UP REAR WHEEL. WAS NOT ABUSING MOTORCYCLE.THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 10, 2011

“WHILE AT ROAD SPEED I HIT A MODERATE BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSING THE PLASTIC FACTORY INSTALLED MOLDED PLASTIC PART TO SHEAR OFF AT THE TANK PLATE FACE. THIS CAUSED GASOLINE TO POUR OUT THE GAS NIPPLE BETWEEN MY LEGS AND ON TO THE HOT PIPES BELOW. THANKFULLY I WAS SMART AND QUICK ENOUGH TO SHUT DOWN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 19, 2014

2011 Victory Cross Country — common questions

Is the 2011 Victory Cross Country reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2011 Cross Country problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (4 complaints), body & structure (3 complaints), latches & locks (2 complaints).

Does the 2011 Victory Cross Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Victory Cross Country. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.