2012 Victory Cross Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cross Country years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Victory Cross Country. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Cross Country model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 32%), typically at around 11,777 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 6 | 32% | 11,777 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 21% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 21% | 22,851 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 16% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 16% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 11% | 2,750 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 11% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Victory Cross Country recalls (2)
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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.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 victory cross country. When the vehicle turned right, an abnormal noise was heard from the lower part of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the retaining clip was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
When pulling in the clutch to shift the cable snapped right at the clutch arm going into the transmission this happen as i was coming out of a rotary starting to shift up on a secondary rd. When i started looking into this problem it seems to be a very common problem. I feel that this could be a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 victory cross country. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure…
2012 victory cross country motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards to lock & ride back rest recall due to lack of parts. *smd
Other Victory Cross Country years
← 2011 Cross Country · 2013 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 | 19 | 2 |
| 2011 Cross Country | 11 | 2 |
| 2010 Cross Country | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Victory Cross Country?
Owners most often report structure, engine, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.