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2015 Polaris Sportsman 1000XP

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 16 owner complaints filed for this model year.

Primary concernEngine9 reports · 56% of complaints
Owner complaints16Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine9
  2. Structure8
  3. Other or unspecified3
  4. Electrical system2
  5. Power train2
  6. Fuel system1
  7. Fuel/propulsion system1
  8. Gasoline1

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: power train

2 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Power train, Electrical system, Aug 3, 2016

    THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTS OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE GETS WET AND IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. WATER GETS INTO THE DRIVE BELT WHEN THE VEHICLE GETS WET AND THE BELT SLIPS.

  2. Power train, Structure, Jun 26, 2015

    MUFFLER ON THIS MACHINE BECOMES RED HOT WITH NORMAL USE, AT SPEEDS OF 15-25 MPH PLASTIC IN AREA OF MUFFLER AND HEAT SHIELD BECOMES TO HOT TO TOUCH, IN SOME CASES MELTING PLASTIC BODY PARTS. IF THIS RED HOT MUFFLER WERE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH BRUSH THERE WOULD BE HIGH PROBABILITY OF FIRE. POLARIS DOES NOT SEEM INTERESTED IN SOLVING THIS ISSUE.