1999 Polaris ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 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 March 14, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Polaris Explorer has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Polaris Explorer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 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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What Explorer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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