2009 Polaris Sportsman 850XP Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportsman 850XP years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Polaris Sportsman 850XP. That is the most of any Sportsman 850XP model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 62 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Polaris Sportsman 850XP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 62 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 110 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Polaris Sportsman 850XP recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Polaris Sportsman 850XP.
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.
General wiring issues. All wires in this machine are not safe, the plastic coating on the wires is very stiff, but with vibration and flexing the coating breaks. This causes bare spots on the wires where it can be shorted out. I have had many occurrences of this, from the wires in the headlight pod…
Was riding on gravel road at approximately 25 mph, going around curve to the left, crossing a culvert when i heard and felt a pop, vehicle turned to the right ending up in a creek on its side, i dove in the water to get a way from vehicle, after recovering the vehicle and inspecting , found that…
Other Polaris Sportsman 850XP years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Sportsman 850XP | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Sportsman 850XP | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Sportsman 850XP | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Sportsman 850XP | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Sportsman 850XP | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Polaris Sportsman 850XP?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Polaris Sportsman 850XP?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Polaris Sportsman 850XP a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportsman 850XP model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.