Polaris 1631 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 11, 2002 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Polaris 1631, across 4 model years (1996–2000). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 1996, with 2 complaints
1996: 2199621997: 1199711999: 2199922000: 120001

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Polaris 1631 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 1631 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1999 1631: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1996 1631: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2000 1631: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Polaris 1631 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train430
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Tires110

All Polaris 1631 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2000 163110—Power Train
1999 163120—Power Train
1997 163110—Power Train
1996 163121—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Which Polaris 1631 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (2), 1996 (2), 2000 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Polaris 1631?

Power Train, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Polaris 1631 have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.