2010 Polaris Sportsman 850XP Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 1, 2013 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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 2010 Polaris Sportsman 850XP. That is the most of any Sportsman 850XP model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 250 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 2010 Polaris Sportsman 850XP problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~250 mi
Structure1 · ~1,050 mi
Suspension1 · ~1,050 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%250——
Structure150%1,050——
Suspension150%1,050——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212013: 120131

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Polaris Sportsman 850XP recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.

Cracked welds on my a-arms. *tr

Suspension · received Jun 1, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10514613

Condensation froze in a breathe line and created pressure in the crank case and blew out the welch plug. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 4, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10442319

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Polaris Sportsman 850XP?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Polaris Sportsman 850XP?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.