2000 Polaris Explorer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 4, 2005 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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 2000 Polaris Explorer. That is the most of any Explorer model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

Compare with another car

Most common 2000 Polaris Explorer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Steering1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train133%———
Steering133%———
Suspension133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012002: 1200212005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Polaris Explorer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.

Vehicle shakes uncontrollably. Consumer repaired the ball joints, bearings, and the front end has been replaced.*ak

Suspension · received Apr 4, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10117338

Front sprocket nut requires tighening every 2,500 miles per polaris/victory. This is uneccessary periodic maintenance that should be addressed by an engineering redesign of the 5th gear output shaft for reverse threading (left hand threads) to allow for continual tightening of front sprocket nut…

Power Train · received Aug 27, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 766320

When changing from 4 to 2- wheel drive the steering linkage locked, causing a major collision and injuries. *ak *ml

Steering · received Mar 8, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 858177

Other Polaris Explorer years

← 1999 Explorer · 2001 Explorer →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 Explorer20
200030
1999 Explorer20
1998 Explorer30

See all Polaris Explorer problems by year, every Polaris model, or the VIN decoder.

Similar Polaris models

Embed this 2000 Polaris Explorer badge on your site

Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Polaris Explorer?

Owners most often report power train, steering, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Polaris Explorer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.