2001 Polaris 1633 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Fuel System, Other (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2009-04-14 · Fuel System, Other · 🔥 fire“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 periodical…”
2004-07-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 4,000 mi“while attempting to stop, the brakes failed without warning. as a result the driver had to pump them rapidly. please provide additional information. *jb…”
2002-05-17 · Power Train:manual Transmission“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 c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.