2008 Polaris Ranger Rzr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-08-16 · SAF-16-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a stop ride means the consumer must not operate their vehicle until the repair is complete. we have been made aware that some dealers are incorrectly communicating the importance of stop ride communications.
What owners report
2017-09-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 2,273 mi“fuel tank has brass inserts in blind holes to accommodate fastening of fuel pump with o-ring seal between fuel pump and fuel tank. these brass inserts will loosen in blind hole of fuel tank and cause a leak due to lack of compression of o-ring. don't know exact reason for loosening, possibly expansion/contraction from temperature changes, low to hi…”
2012-08-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 polaris ranger rzr. the contact stated that while driving fuel was leaking out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the gasket needed to be replaced and the fuel tank needed to be welded. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic after the failure rec…”
2011-08-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,500 mi“poor design of fuel tank/fuel pump connection will cause fuel leak, only a matter of time. consequence - possible fuel fire, explosion! fuel tank has brass inserts in blind holes to accommodate fastening of fuel pump with o-ring seal between fuel pump and fuel tank. good idea but very bad and dangerous design. these brass inserts will loosen in bli…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.