1998 Polaris Explorer Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Polaris Explorer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“4-wheel drive motor/power steering pressure line failed.”
“4-wheel drive motor/power steering pressure line failed.”
“Rear windshield wipers malfunctioned during inclement weather, impairing driver's visibility.”
“Transmission failure. Intermittent problem with reverse. Transmission is slow to engage and then will jerk the vehicle once it does.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Polaris Explorer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.