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2011 Victory Cross Roads problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2011 Victory Cross Roads — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Cross Roads years?

Cross Roads NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted6 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints
Cross Roads 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 Roads problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System117%
Engine117%
Lighting117%
Other117%
Suspension117%
Tires & Wheels117%

Does the 2011 Victory Cross Roads have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE GOING 60 MPH 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN ONE 250 MILE TRIP. THE BIKE JUST SHUT DOWN. NO POWER NO READING ON SPEEDOMETER, NO NOTHING. THEN 15- 20 SECOND LATER EVERYTHING CAME BACK UP. BIKE RESTARTED. SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO THEN UP TO WERE IT SHOULD BE AND THE LIGHTS AND ODOMETER AND INFO CENTER CAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 8, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VICTORY CROSS ROADS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL PULLEY FAILED AND CAUSED BOLTS TO FRACTURE IN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE SWING ARM TO BECOME PARTIALLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 13, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VICTORY CROSS ROADS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL PULLEY FAILED AND CAUSED BOLTS TO FRACTURE IN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE SWING ARM TO BECOME PARTIALLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 13, 2016

“WHILE GOING 60 MPH 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN ONE 250 MILE TRIP. THE BIKE JUST SHUT DOWN. NO POWER NO READING ON SPEEDOMETER, NO NOTHING. THEN 15- 20 SECOND LATER EVERYTHING CAME BACK UP. BIKE RESTARTED. SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO THEN UP TO WERE IT SHOULD BE AND THE LIGHTS AND ODOMETER AND INFO CENTER CAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · September 8, 2013

“WHILE GOING 60 MPH 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN ONE 250 MILE TRIP. THE BIKE JUST SHUT DOWN. NO POWER NO READING ON SPEEDOMETER, NO NOTHING. THEN 15- 20 SECOND LATER EVERYTHING CAME BACK UP. BIKE RESTARTED. SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO THEN UP TO WERE IT SHOULD BE AND THE LIGHTS AND ODOMETER AND INFO CENTER CAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 8, 2013

2011 Victory Cross Roads — common questions

Is the 2011 Victory Cross Roads reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Victory Cross Roads have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Victory Cross Roads. 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.