Polaris Sportsman 850XP Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Polaris Sportsman 850XP, across 6 model years (2009–2016). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Polaris Sportsman 850XP years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sportsman 850XP model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Sportsman 850XP: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 Sportsman 850XP: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Sportsman 850XP: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Sportsman 850XP: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 Sportsman 850XP: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2016 Sportsman 850XP: 1 complaint, 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 Sportsman 850XP problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Polaris Sportsman 850XP model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Sportsman 850XP | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Sportsman 850XP | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2013 Sportsman 850XP | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2011 Sportsman 850XP | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2010 Sportsman 850XP | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2009 Sportsman 850XP | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Polaris Sportsman 850XP years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (2), 2010 (2), 2009 (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 Sportsman 850XP?
Engine, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Polaris Sportsman 850XP have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.