2016 Polaris Sportsman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportsman years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Polaris Sportsman. That is the most of any Sportsman model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 4 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 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 2016 Polaris Sportsman 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 | 50% | 4 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 4 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Polaris Sportsman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Polaris Sportsman.
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.
I was driving down trail, when all of a sudden i lost my power steering, causing me to go off trail an hit a big rock throwing me over handle bars, good thing i had helmet on, but i did break my finger on my left hand,
I bought a 2016 polaris 450 sportsman from a local ny dealer in june and have had nothing but problems. The first time i went out on it with 4 miles, it stopped working so i had to be towed back. The dealer picked it up and told me they fixed the issue which was that the cvt was not properly sealed…
Other Polaris Sportsman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Sportsman | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Polaris Sportsman?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Polaris Sportsman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Polaris Sportsman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportsman model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.