2011 Victory Cross Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cross Country years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Victory Cross Country. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Cross Country model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 1,400 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Victory Cross Country problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 27% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 18% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 18% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | 5,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 28,106 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 450 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Victory Cross Country recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine; service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2011 victory cross country motorcycles manufactured from january 1, through april 11, 2011. The handlebar clamps and/or risers may have been machined incorrectly which could cause the handlebars to slip in the clamps.
Risk: This could cause the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will test and replace defective riser/clamp assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 17, 2011. Owners may contact victory consumer service at 1-888-704-5290.
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.
2011 victory cross country. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle lock and ride safety recall campaign. *tgw the consumer stated he returned the back rest/luggage rack combination to his local dealer on june 27, 2014 and he has not heard from the dealer, since. *jb
I have a 2011 victory cross country motorcycle. The saddlebag latch on the right side is wearing improperly due to improper alignment. This is a known issue with this motorcycle. My dealer, victory motorcycles, and polaris have refused to issue a replacement. Without repair, the latch will wear…
Regarding polaris/victory recall campaign 13e-048 that victory issued in august of 2013: the official letter came out in the spring of 2013 and stated that parts will be available after april 2013, i have called my dealership every week since may of 2013 to see when parts will be available. They…
The latch on the right side saddle bag is wearing its way through the latch bracket. Several victory cross country owners have sited that their bracket has sheared right through thus allowing the saddlebag lid to fly open when vehicle is in motion. My bracket has not sheared through yet but the cut…
Latch on the right saddle bag is worn almost to the point of not holding, if this was not found before wearing all the way through. This would have caused the baggage door to open and loose the contents of the bag on the road causing undue road hazard for other motorcycles and cars, which would…
Other Victory Cross Country years
← 2010 Cross Country · 2012 Cross Country →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cross Country | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Cross Country | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Cross Country | 11 | 3 |
| 2013 Cross Country | 21 | 3 |
| 2012 Cross Country | 19 | 2 |
| 2011 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010 Cross Country | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Victory Cross Country?
Owners most often report structure, equipment, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Victory Cross Country?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Victory Cross Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cross Country model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.