1998 Polaris ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Polaris Explorer, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 1998. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Polaris Explorer has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Polaris Explorer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other Explorer 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 Explorer median. How we score
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- Caution
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What Explorer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH REVERSE. TRANSMISSION IS SLOW TO ENGAGE AND THEN WILL JERK THE VEHICLE ONCE IT DOES.
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