1999 Polaris Explorer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1999 Polaris Explorer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 Polaris Explorer recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Polaris Explorer.

Most common 1999 Polaris Explorer problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train3
Steering1
Visibility1

What owners report

2005-03-14, Steering
WHILE TRAVELING ON ICE AT 10 MPH VEHICLE KICKED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND SMASH INTO TWO RETAINING WALLS SINCE THERE WAS NO STEERING. CONSUMER HAD PREVIOUSLY SERVICED VEHICLE FOR A STRANGE NOISE AND GOING INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON ITS OWN.*AK..ALSO REPLACED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PCM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. *AK
2002-08-30, Power Train
TRANSMISSION "FAILURE" IS A SHIFTING FAILURE. SHIFTING UP FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR REGULARLY DISENGAGES TO A NON-DRIVEN STATE, CAUSING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. BIKE IS A REBUILD WITH MI-ASSIGNED VIN. DEALER ASSISTED WITH REBUILD AND DID A GREAT JOB. TRANNIE NEEDS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE EARLY MODEL YEARS!

1999 Polaris Explorer questions

Does the 1999 Polaris Explorer have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Polaris Explorer at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Polaris Explorer?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Steering (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Polaris Explorer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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