There are no safety recalls for the 2017 Polaris RZR, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2017 Polaris RZR problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 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 2017 Polaris RZR complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Jun 21, 2023
While riding my RZR, with my son. my drive belt broke, when I walked up a rise in the road to see if my son was coming back, I turned and my RZR was on fire. Polaris will take no responsibility for a defective product and I was lucky no one was seriously injured and no other property was damaged. I talked to Polaris since my RZR was the same model number as the recalled models, but they said the VIN wasn't included. Polaris said there were no changes made between my VIN and the recalled models. I believe these should be included because there are factory defects that could severely injured and…
Engine · at 5,000 miles · reported Oct 31, 2022
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. The contact had contacted the manufacturer but had not…
Engine · at 8,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2018
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.
Engine · at 300 miles · reported Oct 4, 2017
The contact owns a 2017 polaris rzr. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front motor. The contact pulled the vehicle over in the middle of a field, exited the vehicle, and the motor caught on fire. The failure occurred without warning. The contact poured water to stop the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (Xtreme toyz of rockwall, 3920 I-30, rockwall, tx 75032) where it was diagnosed that the entire motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not…
Seat Belts · reported Sep 26, 2017
Due to the locations, the seatbelt recoil jams up. Making the seatbelt unusable. This can happen when your driving or parked. It effects the entire product line of side-by-sides & ace atv's. Polaris has been notified & denies the problem. The VIN# I gave you is off a brand new model at a polaris dealership.
Other Polaris RZR years
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Polaris RZR have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2017 Polaris RZR as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Polaris RZR?
Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 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.