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2015 Polaris Sportsman 1000xpProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2015 Polaris Sportsman 1000xp, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints1610 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Polaris Sportsman 1000xp has problems

16 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
Engine96
Structure84
Electrical system21
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Fuel/propulsion system11

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

0 recalls

2015 Polaris Sportsman 1000xp recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Sportsman 1000xp 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 Sportsman 1000xp median. How we score

'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sportsman 1000xp owners report

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

The contact owns a 2015 Polaris Sportsman 570. The contact stated while starting the vehicle. The engine ran for approximately 10 minutes and shut off. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…
Complaint 11541182 · Aug 28, 2023
THE POOR DESIGN OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ROUTES THE HEADER PAST PLASTIC AND YOUR ANKLE AREA. MY EXHAUST HAS, SEVERAL TIMES, HEATED UP TO CHERRY RED. THE LAST TIME IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED THE PLASTIC AND BURNED MY BOOT (MY BODILY DAMAGE TO PERSONS). POLARIS REFUSES TO ADMIT A PROBLEM. THE HEAT IS…
Complaint 10818840 · Jan 8, 2016 · 191 miles
ATV POLARIS SPORTSMAN 1000 XP 2015 ALMOST NEW, 120 MILES ON IT. EXHAUST HEAT MELTED THE TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR HARNESS, FENDER AND OTHER SMALLER PLASTIC PARTS. FLEXIBLE HEAT SHIELDS WERE NOT ENOUGH AND DISTROYED AS WELL. VEHICLE GOT ON FIRE (MELTED PLASITC IGNITED), I TURNED THE FIRE WITH HANDS…
Complaint 10750322 · Aug 21, 2015 · 120 miles

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