2012 Victory Cross Country
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
5 of 19 total reports mention: structure.
4 of 19 total reports mention: power train.
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MY VICTORY JUST SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON NO MATTER HOW FAST YOU ARE MOVING, CAUSING THE BIKE IN ONE INSTANCE FOR ME TO DROP THE BIKE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230804
WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED. WHERE I WAS ROLLING AND IN NO TRAFFIC, IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM TO GET TO A SAFE LOCATION AND STOP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120720
4 of 19 total reports mention: engine.
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MY VICTORY JUST SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON NO MATTER HOW FAST YOU ARE MOVING, CAUSING THE BIKE IN ONE INSTANCE FOR ME TO DROP THE BIKE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230804
3 of 19 total reports mention: equipment adaptive/mobility.
2 of 19 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 ret
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 calli
Campaign 12V457000 — check if this car was fixed
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles.
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.
Campaign 17V647000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2012 Victory Cross Country — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 12V457000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V647000 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2012 Victory Cross Country reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Victory Cross Country?
The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Victory Cross Country have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.