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2013 Victory Cross CountryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2013 Victory Cross Country, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-647 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 50%Owner complaints216 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Victory Cross Country has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure50
Engine53
Electrical system31
Power train31
Fuel/propulsion system21
Service brakes20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Wheels10
Seats10
4 other systems41

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2013 Victory Cross Country recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

50%repaired · 2019 Q1

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 17V-647 · Oct 12, 2017 · 26,182 vehicles · 13,181 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2016 Q2

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 15V-002 · Jan 7, 2015 · 2,342 vehicles · 2,062 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 12V-457 · Sep 18, 2012 · 6,618 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Victory.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Cross Country year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cross Country median. How we score

'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cross Country owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE RIGHT SADDLE BAG LATCH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR. IF IT CONTINUES TO WEAR AND BREAKS THE SADDLE BAG LID MAY POP OPEN WHILE RIDING AND IF THERE IS ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL OR CLOTHING IT MAY COME OUT ON TO ROADWAY OR POSSIBLY THE HIGHWAY POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE MANY…
Complaint 10663205 · Dec 9, 2014 · 1,900 miles
THE RIGHT SIDE SADDLE BAG LATCH IS WEARING EXCESSIVELY AND IN DANGER OF COMPLETE FAILURE. THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SADDLEBAG LID TO OPEN WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. VICTORY SEEMS TO KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX IT AFTER THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY IS UP. *TR
Complaint 10650024 · Oct 26, 2014 · 5,782 miles
THE SADDLE BAG LATCH ON THE RIGHT-SIDE SADDLE BAGS WEAR OUT FROM ROAD VIBRATION. IF IT WEARS TOO MUCH, THE LATCH CAN BREAK AND THE LID CAN OPEN AT SPEED. *TR
Complaint 10640442 · Oct 1, 2014 · 4,000 miles

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