AI Damage2013 Victory Cross Country: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Victory Cross Country filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 21
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 24% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 24% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 7 Engine and cooling 5% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- Engine: 5 complaints (24% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Structure: 5 complaints (24% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (14% of all).
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 21 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I had the motorcycle in to the dealer on several occasions before for the engine popping and stalling. This problem has been reported to victory and so have numerous other similar problems and they responded with it being rider error.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,077 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 22% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cross Country has 9 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 21, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Victory Cross Country?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, structure, electrical system. Total complaints: 21. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (29%), vibration (14%), fuel system, fuel smell (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Victory Cross Country?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Victory Cross Country from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.