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Polaris Explorer problems by year

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the Polaris Explorer since 1998. The 2000 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
0
Worst year
2000
Model years
1998-2001

Polaris Explorer years to avoid

No model year of the Polaris Explorer stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Polaris Explorer years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Polaris Explorer complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1998199920002001

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Polaris Explorer problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1

Polaris Explorer problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2001-2Engine00
2000-3Steering01
1999-2Transmission01
1998-2Steering00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Polaris Explorer

What years of the Polaris Explorer should you avoid?

No single model year of the Polaris Explorer has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Polaris Explorer?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Polaris Explorer?

Transmission, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by steering (3) and visibility (2).

How many recalls does the Polaris Explorer have?

No recalls on record.

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