2017 Polaris RZR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RZR years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Polaris RZR. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Polaris RZR 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 | 3 | 43% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 5 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Polaris RZR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Polaris 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.
While riding my RZR, with my son. my drive belt broke, when I walked up a rise in the road to see if my son was coming back, I turned and my RZR was on fire. Polaris will take no responsibility for a defective product and I was lucky no one was seriously injured and no other property was damaged. I…
The contact owns a 2017 Polaris RZR. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph when the contact noticed heat coming from over their right shoulder. The contact noticed flames coming approximately 2 feet from the engine compartment. The contact came to a stop and turned off the engine…
Frame is breaking in the rear at the sway bar mounting area of the frame.
Our brakes locked up and our polaris rzr caught fire
We have 3 or more of these polaris vehicles that are stalling. The dealer can not figure it out and polaris refuses to help us from the ceo down. This is a huge safety hazard since here in arizona they are on the highway and when stalled we almost had someone killed. We have at least 3 that are…
Other Polaris RZR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Polaris RZR?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, seat belts problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Polaris RZR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Polaris RZR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RZR model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.