2013 Polaris Sportsman 850XP Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportsman 850XP years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850XP. That ranks 4th out of 6 Sportsman 850XP model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 398 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 398 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Polaris Sportsman 850XP recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 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.
Went to start machine after a day of riding. Couldn't get engine to start without giving it throttle. Called dealer, waited over 2 weeks to get it in. They changed a bunch of sensors, but never fixed anything. I brought it to another dealer, and they found the crank shaft timing gear had spun on…
Other Polaris Sportsman 850XP years
← 2011 Sportsman 850XP · 2014 Sportsman 850XP →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Sportsman 850XP | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Sportsman 850XP | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Sportsman 850XP | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Sportsman 850XP | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Sportsman 850XP | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850XP?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850XP?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.