c-clip used to hold transmission gears in place has dislodged from the groove it is supposed to be locked into, allowing the gears to travel more than they are supposed to do, which could result in a transmission lockup and subsequent, potentailly, catastrophic accident.
The worst 2013 Victory Cross Country problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine6
- Body5
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Transmission3
- Brakes2
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Victory Cross Country
Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V647000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles. The fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1‑877‑737‑7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.
Recall number 15V002000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V457000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Victory Cross Country 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Victory Motorcycle has learned that a potential issue may exist in some 2010-2015 Victory Cross Country /...
- Equipment
- A stop ride means the consumer must not operate their vehicle until the repair is complete.
- Victory Motorcycle has learned that a potential issue may exist in some 2010-2016 Victory Cross Country /...
- Victory mc: a defect in chassis mounting point, may crack when used with accessory luggage rack of...
What 2013 Victory Cross Country owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2013 Victory Cross Country Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 8 MPH around a curve, the motorcycle stalled and lost motive and electrical power. The contact stated that he then attempted to restart the motorcycle however, the rear wheel seized once the motorcycle was shifted into gear. The contact kick-started the motorcycle and rode the motorcycle back to the residence where it remained. The contact stated that he had not contacted the dealer or the manufacturer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V002000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Passenger backrest recall and brake line defect. With brake lines melting !!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 victory cross country. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 victory cross country. While driving at a slow speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v002000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I was travelling down the road with the cruise control engaged at approximately 60 MPH. As I was approaching the intersection where I needed to turn, I pulled on the front brake lever to disengage the cruise control, but the cruise did not deactivate. I pulled on the front brake lever several times and the electronic cruise control would still not disengage. I ended up pressing the cruise control "off" button and it finally disengaged. Immediately after taking the turn I set the cruise at a lower speed and attempted to replicate the issue. The issue was still there - repeated application of the front brake lever did not disengage the cruise control. It did disengage either when the "off" button was pressed or when the rear brake level was pressed. When the motorcycle was new, pulling the front brake lever would disengage the cruise control. Had this happened in an emergency situation there would have almost certainly been an accident.
The latching mechanism that holds the right side saddlebag closed is wearing through. This seems to be caused by a design flaw that has the latch and its catch aligned so that the vibration from riding causes the material to wear. I am concerned that this could eventually cause the latch to break and the saddlebag lid to come open while riding, which could cause a serious danger to myself and others around.
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 others having the same issue. I have also seen brand new motorcycles on the show room floor showing signs of wear and they are brand new no mileage. I also have issue with signal lights. When engaging the signal light prior to taking a turn it shuts off prematurely. Also when putting turn signal on it shuts off sometimes in 15-20 seconds and you are slowing down and driving straight prior to taking a turn. I have contacted the dealership and victory on both issues and both have not been resolved as of this writing.
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.
Bike is prone to stalling either from downshifting or opening the throttle such as starting out from a stop or low RPM shift. I've put about 200 miles on this bike and noticed the bike has stalled more than 10 times while pulling from a stop, merging into traffic, or making a turn. The sudden loss of power changes the center of gravity and balance on the bike and in one case I had to quickly brace the bike while bringing the bike under control. The end effect was the bike crushed my foot under the exhaust as the bike was in a lean while turning. Research into this "stalling" shows this is a very common problem with this bike. Something is wrong with the ECM / fuel / air management system. I'm concerned this problem happens without warning and could result in a serious accident. Such as being rear ended or stalling while crossing lanes of traffic.
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Questions about the 2013 Victory Cross Country
Is the 2013 Victory Cross Country reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2013 Victory Cross Country, 1.9 times a typical Cross Country model year.
What is the 2013 Victory Cross Country year score?
The 2013 Victory Cross Country scores 41 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Victory Cross Country: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Victory Cross Country?
Engine and cooling, with 6 complaints. Next is body (5).
How many recalls does the 2013 Victory Cross Country have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and equipment.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Victory Cross Country engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V647000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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