2017 Polaris RZR Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Polaris RZR, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have 3 or more of these Polaris vehicles that are stalling. The dealer can not figure it out and Polaris refuses to help us from the ceo down. This is a huge safety hazard since here in arizona they are on the highway and when stalled we almost had someone killed. We have at least 3 that are doing this and after replacing almost everything they still do it with no avenue for help we are turning to you. The vehicles stall when on the city and state highways. Some one or multiple people are going to be killed from this and the company does not seem to care.”
NHTSA complaint #11123964, filed 2018-09, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Polaris RZR. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph when the contact noticed heat coming from over their right shoulder. The contact noticed flames coming approximately 2 feet from the engine compartment. The contact came to a stop and turned off the engine. As a result, the flame reduced in size. The contact began to put out spot fires themselves. The fire department showed however the vehicle had completely burned. There was a fire report filed and no inquiries. The vehicle was deemed totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11491575, filed 2022-10, 5,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 43% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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