1999 Polaris Explorer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Polaris Explorer. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive) · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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
- Power train › Manual transmission
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!
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Every Polaris Explorer model year
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