Polaris Ranger 800 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 3, 2017 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Polaris Ranger 800, across 2 model years (2010–2012). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is seats.

Peak: 2012, with 3 complaints
2010: 2201022012: 320123

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Polaris Ranger 800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Ranger 800 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2012 Ranger 800: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2010 Ranger 800: 2 complaints, 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 Ranger 800 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Seats420
Fuel/propulsion System210
Engine110
Structure110
Vehicle Speed Control111

All Polaris Ranger 800 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2012 Ranger 80030—Seats
2010 Ranger 80020—Seats

More from Polaris: all Polaris models · VIN decoder

Frequently asked questions

Which Polaris Ranger 800 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (3), 2010 (2). 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 Ranger 800?

Seats, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Polaris Ranger 800 have?

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