2013 Polaris Scrambler Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 25, 2013 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Scrambler years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Polaris Scrambler. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 45 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 2013 Polaris Scrambler problems

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

Power Train1 · ~45 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~45 mi
Wheels1 · ~150 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%45——
Vehicle Speed Control150%45——
Wheels150%150——

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

2013 Polaris Scrambler recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Polaris Scrambler.

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.

The bearing and or seal that holds the rear driveshaft when it comes out of the transmission has failed, causing machine to lose some to most of the transmission fluid. Also it will allow contaminates into the transmission greatly reducing the life of the machine. *tr

Power Train · received Oct 25, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10549591

Service manual and owners manual call for 75 foot lbs of torque for the lug nuts. The studs are 10mm x 1.25 thread pitch. 2 out of 8 studs broke at this torque setting. This torque setting is common to all polaris atvs equipped with the alloy wheels. *tr

Wheels · received Feb 1, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10496061

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201320

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Polaris Scrambler?

Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Polaris Scrambler?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Polaris Scrambler a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scrambler model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.