1999 Polaris Explorer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Polaris Explorer. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Explorer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 31,379 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 100% | 31,379 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 31,379 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 31,379 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Polaris Explorer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
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…
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…
Other Polaris Explorer years
← 1998 Explorer · 2000 Explorer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Explorer | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Explorer | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Explorer | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 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 1999 Polaris Explorer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.