1999 POLARIS EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER
The 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm (1 complaint), Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint), and Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PCM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. *AK
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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PCM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. *AK
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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PCM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. *AK
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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PCM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. *AK
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 YEARS!
Safety Rating for the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the POLARIS EXPLORER
- 1998 POLARIS EXPLORER — 4 complaints
- 1999 POLARIS EXPLORER (current)
- 2000 POLARIS EXPLORER — 4 complaints
- 2001 POLARIS EXPLORER — 2 complaints
Other POLARIS Models
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- POLARIS VICTORY — 42 total complaints
- POLARIS SPORTSMAN 1000XP — 26 total complaints
- POLARIS SPORTSMAN 850XP — 11 total complaints
- POLARIS RANGER 800 — 10 total complaints
- POLARIS 1631 — 7 total complaints
- POLARIS 1633 — 7 total complaints
- POLARIS RANGER RZR — 7 total complaints