1998 Polaris Explorer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Polaris Explorer. That is the most of any Explorer model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Polaris Explorer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Polaris Explorer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Polaris Explorer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
4-wheel drive motor/power steering pressure line failed.
Rear windshield wipers malfunctioned during inclement weather, impairing driver's visibility.
Transmission failure. Intermittent problem with reverse. Transmission is slow to engage and then will jerk the vehicle once it does.
Other Polaris Explorer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Explorer | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Explorer | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Explorer | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Polaris Explorer?
Owners most often report power train, steering, visibility problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Polaris Explorer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Polaris Explorer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.