2001 Polaris 1633 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Polaris 1633, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

0 / 1

Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Polaris 1633 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Polaris 1633 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Fuel System, Other	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Polaris 1633 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Apr 14, 2009

My son was riding his 2001 90cc arctic cat atv when it became engulfed in flames. This was the result of a poorly design 2 cycle oil reservoir. The proximity of the reservoir to the exhaust pipe allowed for any excess oil or common oil leakage to be exposed to the heat of the exhaust pipe. Attempts by me to regular clean this area and periodically power wash any excess was not sufficient to eliminate the risk of this occurring. Once the fire began, it completely melted the reservoir. This allowed for fire that caused severe damage to the atv. To the point that is classified as "totaled".…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 4,000 miles · reported Jul 20, 2004

While attempting to stop, the brakes failed without warning. As a result the driver had to pump them rapidly. Please provide additional information.

Power Train · reported May 17, 2002

Split gear in transmission came off, damaged other components and locked up the drive train. Dealer and manufacturer knew of problem. Service bulletin was issued spring of 2001. Vehicle was delivered to me new with the problem and I was never notified that there was a problem by either the manufacturer or the dealer. The failure could have easily caused serious injury or death to me or others had the failure occurred at any other time. This is a known problem but the dealer and the manufacturer were both negligent in delivering the vehicle with the problem, and failing to notify the consumer…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Polaris 1633 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Polaris 1633 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Polaris 1633?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 miles.

Are Polaris recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Polaris dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.