2000 Polaris ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 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 April 4, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Polaris Explorer 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
Power train10
Steering11
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

2000 Polaris Explorer recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2000 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

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Explorer owners report

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

FRONT SPROCKET NUT REQUIRES TIGHENING EVERY 2,500 MILES PER POLARIS/VICTORY. THIS IS UNECCESSARY PERIODIC MAINTENANCE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY AN ENGINEERING REDESIGN OF THE 5TH GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT FOR REVERSE THREADING (LEFT HAND THREADS) TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUAL TIGHTENING OF FRONT SPROCKET NUT…
Complaint 766320 · Aug 27, 2002

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