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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: other or unspecified

3 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Structure, Other or unspecified, Aug 21, 2015, fire

    THE MUFFLER GETS SO HOT IT MELTS THE PLASTIC FENDER STARTS ON FIRE

  2. Other or unspecified, Aug 20, 2015

    AFTER RIDING ON SLOWER TRAILS OR FAST SPEEDS. IT DOESN'T MATTER THE MUFFLER BEGINS TO GLOW ORANGE. CAUSING RIDER DISCOMFORT AND FIRE DANGER TO BOTH VEHICLE AND A DANGER TO ARE BELOVED NATIONAL FOREST. I HAVE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER AND GOT THE IMPROVED EXHAUST SPRINGS AND DONUT INSTALLED. ALSO HAD NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTALLED UNDER WARRANTY . IT ALSO WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IMPROVED. HOWEVER SAME ISSUE STILL REMAINS.

  3. Other or unspecified, Jun 16, 2015

    EXHAUST RUNNING SO HOT PLASTIC FENDERS MELTED. CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE. JUST RIDING SLOWLY ON AN OFF-ROAD TRAIL . DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE MELTED AGAIN WITHIN 20 MILES OF NEXT RIDE.