2001 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 2001 Polaris Explorer. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Explorer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Polaris Explorer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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 driving up a hill vehicle stalled out and caused vehicle to drift backwards before the driver was able to egain control of the vehicle.*ak
Mileage is approximate i today reported repeated speedometer odometer failure on same bike so odometer reads 0 right now. This fuel pumphas not failed but i got a safety recall notice a few days ago and a notecard saying if i felt it wasn't repaired promptly i could register a complaint. Well the…
Other Polaris Explorer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Explorer | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Explorer | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Explorer | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Polaris Explorer?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Polaris Explorer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.