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2017 Polaris RZR problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Polaris RZR is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical RZR model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
4
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2017 Polaris RZR problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    3
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    3
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Polaris RZR 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2017 Polaris RZR owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 21, 2023 · MT · fire

While riding my RZR, with my son. my drive belt broke, when I walked up a rise in the road to see if my son was coming back, I turned and my RZR was on fire. Polaris will take no responsibility for a defective product and I was lucky no one was seriously injured and no other property was damaged. I talked to Polaris since my RZR was the same model number as the recalled models, but they said the VIN wasn't included. Polaris said there were no changes made between my VIN and the recalled models. I believe these should be included because there are factory defects that could severely injured and kill!

Filed Oct 31, 2022 · Engine · 5,000 miles · AR · fire

The contact owns a 2017 Polaris RZR. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph when the contact noticed heat coming from over their right shoulder. The contact noticed flames coming approximately 2 feet from the engine compartment. The contact came to a stop and turned off the engine. As a result, the flame reduced in size. The contact began to put out spot fires themselves. The fire department showed however the vehicle had completely burned. There was a fire report filed and no inquiries. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The contact had contacted the manufacturer but had not spoken with a case worker. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · CA

Frame is breaking in the rear at the sway bar mounting area of the frame.

Filed Dec 28, 2018 · Brakes · 5 miles · CA · fire

Our brakes locked up and our polaris rzr caught fire

Filed Sep 1, 2018 · Engine · 8,000 miles · AZ

We have 3 or more of these polaris vehicles that are stalling. The dealer can not figure it out and polaris refuses to help us from the ceo down. This is a huge safety hazard since here in arizona they are on the highway and when stalled we almost had someone killed. We have at least 3 that are doing this and after replacing almost everything they still do it with no avenue for help we are turning to you. The vehicles stall when on the city and state highways. Some one or multiple people are going to be killed from this and the company does not seem to care.

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Engine · 300 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 polaris rzr. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front motor. The contact pulled the vehicle over in the middle of a field, exited the vehicle, and the motor caught on fire. The failure occurred without warning. The contact poured water to stop the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (xtreme toyz of rockwall, 3920 I-30, rockwall, tx 75032) where it was diagnosed that the entire motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 300. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Seat belts · MN

Due to the locations, the seatbelt recoil jams up. Making the seatbelt unusable. This can happen when your driving or parked. It effects the entire product line of side-by-sides & ace atv's. Polaris has been notified & denies the problem. The VIN# I gave you is off a brand new model at a polaris dealership.

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Questions about the 2017 Polaris RZR

Is the 2017 Polaris RZR reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2017 Polaris RZR, close to a typical RZR model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Polaris RZR?

Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 Polaris RZR have?

No recalls on record.

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