2016 Victory Cross Country Tour Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 5, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cross Country Tour years
Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour. That is the most of any Cross Country Tour model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 47,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~47,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~27,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~8,100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train250%47,000——
Fuel/propulsion System125%27,000——
Unknown or Other125%8,100——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2018: 1201812019: 1201912020: 1202012026: 120261

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Victory Cross Country Tour recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine; service brakes, hydraulicOct 12, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V647000 · 26,182 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 35 MPH, the motorcycle experienced transmission failure, causing the motorcycle to abruptly stop in the middle of the roadway. The motorcycle was inoperable and was later towed to the…

Power Train · received Jun 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11742238

While downshifting, the shifter locked up and would not downshift. I pulled the clutch lever in and tried to down shift again. The shifter moved downward but their was a loud bang that sounded like metal pieces shattering. I had to put my motorcycle on a trailer to get it to the dealer. The dealer…

Power Train · received Sep 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11354668

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY TOUR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF; HOWEVER, THE LIGHTING REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED A QUARTER OF A TANK…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 26, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11246487

Weak horn - hard to be heard at highway speeds, ongoing since day 1

Unknown or Other · received Aug 13, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11119660

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour?

Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cross Country Tour model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.