- The 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.
- The risk
- A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Victory Cross Roads Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2011 Victory Cross Roads with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2017 for the service brakes, hydraulic. For comparison, the 2010 has 0 and the 2012 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Cross Roads year, for its age
#257 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Victory Cross Roads problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2011 Victory Cross Roads recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2011 Victory Cross Roads
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 victory cross roads motorcycle. While driving approximately 50 mph, the rear wheel pulley failed and caused bolts to fracture in the rear wheel and the swing arm to become partially fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,700. Updated 10/04/16*lj *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 victory cross roads. The contact stated while driving 55 mph the left saddle bag flew off. The quick release pin that holds the saddle bag was not locked in place. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
While going 60 mph 4 separate times in one 250 mile trip. The bike just shut down. No power no reading on speedometer, no nothing. Then 15- 20 second later everything came back up. Bike restarted. Speedometer went to zero then up to were it should be and the lights and odometer and info center came back up. I was trying to pull over at the time when it came back up. No other warnings, issues or indications. It just shut down. One of the times I was being tailgated, it got hairy for a few seconds there. No power no lights no turn signals just shut down completely. This was on a flat road going straight with my wife on the back. *Tr
Victory Cross Roads: every year compared
All Cross Roads years2011 Victory Cross Roads vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Victory Cross Roads | 3 | 1 | D | |
| 2011 Victory Vision | 12 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Cross Country | 11 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Vegas | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Vision Eight Ball | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Kingpin Eight Ball | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Victory Cross Roads
Does the 2011 Victory Cross Roads have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Victory Cross Roads: service brakes, hydraulic (October 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Victory Cross Roads?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Victory Cross Roads had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 9, 2013 and the latest on August 15, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Victory Cross Roads a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Victory Cross Roads year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Victory Cross Roads years have the most complaints?
2012 (4), 2011 (3), 2014 (1). See every Victory Cross Roads year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Victory Cross Roads has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data