2011 Polaris Ranger RZR Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 9, 2013 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ranger RZR years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR. That is the most of any Ranger RZR model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 23 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR problems

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

Power Train2 · ~23 mi
Suspension1 · ~8,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train267%23——
Suspension133%8,400——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 2 complaints
2011: 2201122013: 120131

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Polaris Ranger RZR recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ranger polaris rzr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 12 mph, the contact heard a popping sound underneath the frame. The contact was a mechanic and inspected the vehicle. The contact stated the rear driver's side shock fractured. The rear driver's side…

Suspension · received May 9, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10511226

It started in all gears even reverse. *tr

Power Train · received Nov 7, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10434785

It is very dangers cause it will start in gear. I feel that this could be something to be worried about cause i almost had a crash. They sell alot of them and need to look at that. *tr

Power Train · received Nov 5, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10434309

Other Polaris Ranger RZR years

← 2008 Ranger RZR · 2013 Ranger RZR →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2013 Ranger RZR10
201130
2008 Ranger RZR30

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR?

Owners most often report power train, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ranger RZR model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.