Menu

2006 Kzrv SportsmenProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Kzrv Sportsmen, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-749 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Kzrv Sportsmen has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Kzrv Sportsmen recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

8%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-749 · Nov 21, 2017 · 134,046 vehicles · 10,115 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kzrv.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Sportsmen year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sportsmen median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sportsmen owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE HANGING ON MY RV AS A SPARE. IT HAD APPROX 100 ROAD MILES ON IT. PURCHASED IN 5/09. DROVE FROM PLACE OF INSTALLATION, (I10 S BOUND ENTRY, EVERGREEN, AL) TO MY HOME (CANTONMENT, FL) AND THEN MOVED IT TO SPARE POSITION (5/09) WHERE IT HAS REMAINED. PURCHASED AS A NEW TIRE AFTER…
Complaint 10468839 · Aug 1, 2012 · 100 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 K-Z SPORTSMEN TRAILER WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON ST TIRES, SIZE 205 75/R14, DOT NUMBER: 0HKCVLHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SWELLED WITH AIR AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME FLAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE BACK TO THE ORIGINAL SELLER AND…
Complaint 10427623 · Sep 27, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN. THE VEHICLE HAS FREESTAR TIRES (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE SCALPING AND WERE NOT WEARING SMOOTHLY. THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. FIRESTONE MOUNTED AND BALANCED THE VEHICLE WITH NANKANG TIRES. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT…
Complaint 10250249 · Dec 1, 2008 · 11,800 miles

Own a 2006 Sportsmen?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.