CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (3 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2012 Polaris Ranger 800 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Polaris Ranger 800.
Most common 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 (NA) POLARIS RANGER 800. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE PASSENGER OBSERVED THAT HIS SEAT WAS VERY HOT. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF A FAILURE WITH THE SEAT SUPPORT BECAUSE IT WAS HOOKED TO THE HEAT SHIELD THAT WAS LOCATED ABOVE THE EXHAUST. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REFERRED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (WEEKENDER SPORTS, 141 W BRIDGE S, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419) WHERE THEY SUGGESTED ANOTHER SEAT; HOWEVER, THAT SEAT WAS IN WORSE CONDITION, SO THE CONTACT DECLINED. IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE SEAT FROM MELTING AND OBTAINING HEAT, THE CONTACT PLACED A PIECE OF ALUMINUM UNDERNEATH THE SEAT AND IN BETWEEN A PIECE OF WOOD; HOWEVER, THE ATTEMPT FAILED. DUE TO THE WEI
REAR SEAT ON PASSENGER SIDE MELTED ONTO A FRAME CROSS MEMBER NEAR THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM. INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO POLARIS CORPORATE VIA EMAIL. RESPONSE HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE HAD THE PLASTIC SEAT BOTTOM IGNITED RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
TEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE BEGAN USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL; RUNNING BAD AFTER WARM-UP WITH MISFIRING, WOULD NOT IDLE CORRECTLY; ENGINE 'STALLING-OUT' DURING OPERATION AND DYING; ENGINE HARD TO START WHICH RESULTED IN 'SLACK' IN COMPONENTS; MIDDLE OF BACK-SEAT GOT TOO HOT FOR ANYONE TO SIT ON THE SEAT FOR VERY LONG RESULTING IN SLIGHT BURN TO BACK OF LEG AND/OR DISCOMFORT CAUSED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT RISING-UP FROM MOTOR UNDERNEATH SEAT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE/SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD; BIG GUSH OF AIR OUT OF SYSTEM WHEN HOOK UP FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE/FUEL-LINE VAPOR LOCK CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE HEAT IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDED FUEL FOR THIS VEHICLE BY DEALERSHIP
2012 Polaris Ranger 800 questions
Does the 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Polaris Ranger 800?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 has been fixed?
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