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2013 Victory Cross Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 28 complaints on file for the 2013 Victory Cross Country — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

28

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Cross Country years?

Cross Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 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, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Victory Cross Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine621%
Body & Structure518%
Electrical System311%
Fuel System311%
Transmission311%
Brakes27%
Other14%
Seats14%
Speed Control14%
Lighting14%
Tires & Wheels14%
Latches & Locks14%

Does the 2013 Victory Cross Country have recalls?

3 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.

15V002000Fuel SystemJanuary 7, 2015 · 2,342 units

Defect

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles. The fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing.

Consequence

If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.

12V457000OtherSeptember 18, 2012 · 6,618 units

Defect

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

Consequence

If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I WAS MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY LEANED INTO THE CURVE RUNNING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE POPPED AND DIED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT LOCKED UP THE REAR TIRE CAUSING THE BACK END OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO SKID AROUND AND WHEN IT CAUGHT TRACTION IT FLIPPED THE BIKE IN THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WAY I WAS LEANING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 28, 2014 · crash

“THE RIGHT SIDE SADDLE BAG LATCH IS WEARING EXCESSIVELY AND IN DANGER OF COMPLETE FAILURE. THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SADDLEBAG LID TO OPEN WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. VICTORY SEEMS TO KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX IT AFTER THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY IS UP. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 24, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 16, 2016

“I WAS MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY LEANED INTO THE CURVE RUNNING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE POPPED AND DIED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT LOCKED UP THE REAR TIRE CAUSING THE BACK END OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO SKID AROUND AND WHEN IT CAUGHT TRACTION IT FLIPPED THE BIKE IN THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WAY I WAS LEANING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 28, 2014 · crash

“THE TURN-SIGNAL CANCELLATION IS ERRATIC OR INCONSISTENT. SOMETIMES IT ONLY FLASHES 5 TIMES, SOMETIMES WILL FLASH 20 TIMES WHILE MOVING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISABLE IT. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 1, 2014

2013 Victory Cross Country — common questions

Is the 2013 Victory Cross Country reliable?

The record is thin — 28 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2013 Cross Country problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (6 complaints), body & structure (5 complaints), fuel system (3 complaints).

Does the 2013 Victory Cross Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2013 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.