Vehicle shakes uncontrollably. Consumer repaired the ball joints, bearings, and the front end has been replaced.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
2000 Polaris Explorer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Polaris Explorer with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the suspension (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 2 and the 2001 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Explorer year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Polaris Explorer problems
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No recalls for the 2000 Polaris Explorer
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Polaris Explorer. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2000 Polaris Explorer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Front sprocket nut requires tighening every 2,500 miles per polaris/victory. This is uneccessary periodic maintenance that should be addressed by an engineering redesign of the 5th gear output shaft for reverse threading (left hand threads) to allow for continual tightening of front sprocket nut due to right hand rotation inertia. The primary issue with the transmission is difficulty shifting from 2nd-to-neutral-to 1st gear once the motorcycle is brought to a full stop at a light or intersection. Driver is forced to partially release the clutch to force the shifting.
When changing from 4 to 2- wheel drive the steering linkage locked, causing a major collision and injuries. *Ak *ml
Polaris Explorer: every year compared
All Explorer years2000 Polaris Explorer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Polaris Explorer | 3 | 0 | D | |
| 2000 Polaris Victory | 17 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Polaris 1633 | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Polaris 1631 | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Polaris Explorer
Does the 2000 Polaris Explorer have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Polaris Explorer right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Polaris Explorer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), suspension (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Polaris Explorer had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 8, 2000 and the latest on April 4, 2005. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Polaris Explorer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Polaris Explorer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Polaris Explorer years have the most complaints?
1998 (3), 2000 (3), 1999 (2). See every Polaris Explorer year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Polaris Explorer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data