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2012 Victory Cross Roads problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2012 Victory Cross Roads — 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.

4

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Cross Roads years?

Cross Roads NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 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, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Victory Cross Roads problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other250%
Engine125%
Body & Structure125%

Does the 2012 Victory Cross Roads 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.

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.

“RECALL NUMBER 13E-048 LOCK AND RIDE BACK REST AND LUGGAGE RACK. NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2013 ABOUT RECALL. NOTIFIED IN APRIL 2014 THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2014 (9 MOS AFTER NOTIFICATION) DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS FROM VICTORY FOR THE REPAIR. BEEN LIED TO ABOUT THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 2, 2013

“I HAVE NOTICED THE LATCHING MECHANISM ON THE SADDLEBAG IS WEARING PREMATURELY. THE RIGHT SIDE BAG HAS MORE NOTICEABLE WEAR THAN THE LEFT SADDLEBAG. IT APPEARS THAT THE SOFT METAL IS BEING WORN FROM THE LATCH STRIKER HOOP. AT THE CURRENT WEAR RATE IT MAY ONLY LAST ANOTHER YEAR BEFORE THE SADDLEBAG…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 1, 2014

“I pulled onto a main road through a busy intersection and shifted through the gears under normal load. Upon shifting from 4th into 5th gear one of the C clips failed causing devastating damage to the transmission gears. The bike jerked and locked up for a moment but I was able to keep it under…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 3, 2024

2012 Victory Cross Roads — common questions

Is the 2012 Victory Cross Roads reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Victory Cross Roads have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 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.