How many miles, hours, and issues have you had?

[Big Red]

He Guys, I have wanted to purchase a new 2025 ranger 1500, and after finally excepting spending 50,000 and reading all these problems I wonder if the 2025 are any better. I don't mind spending money on quality stuff but some of the problems I see here shouldn't happen for that kind of money. I hope polaris reads these isues and corrected them.

rick-You're always going to hear about the shit that goes wrong on a forum like this, most people don't share when everything works as it should since that's the expectation. A few here have more than their fair share of headaches and have shared those with the group. Overall, I'm VERY happy with my XD and don't have any regrets. 2024 models have a 1-year warranty and 3 on the motor and transmission. 2025's have a 2-year warranty which is twice as much as Polaris has offered before. There is also rebate money out there and motivated dealers to move units. Good luck with your decision.

 

[Clubin]

He Guys, I have wanted to purchase a new 2025 ranger 1500, and after finally excepting spending 50,000 and reading all these problems I wonder if the 2025 are any better. I don't mind spending money on quality stuff but some of the problems I see here shouldn't happen for that kind of money. I hope polaris reads these isues and corrected them.

Forums aren’t a great place to gather info. You know why? There are always more satisfied customers-but they don’t come into here.

Seriously for the most part the problems we discuss are minuscule. Aside from my engine replacement. Transmission and engine problems are darn near un herd of. It all comes back to software updates, clunks rattles and squeakes. Don’t let that discourage you.

I’ve had problems but still wouldn’t buy a xp. I’ll stick with my xd.

 

[oneal]

Agree with most of above. I have the clunk and would still buy this machine. The forum is invaluable for surfacing the known issues to Polaris, I know from my past history with a different forum that they use these forums to reverse engineer and correct problems.
After all the 1500 is the most innovative luxurious side x side on the market, bar none.

 

[rick]

I'm still wanting to buy one, as long as my dealer is going to take care of any problems perhaps getting a extended warranty might be a worth while investment. Thanks guys for the encouragement.

 

[LOBRI]

I'm still wanting to buy one, as long as my dealer is going to take care of any problems perhaps getting a extended warranty might be a worth while investment. Thanks guys for the encouragement.

Just bought our 1500 yesterday. Dealer told us we have until the end of the 1st year warranty(anytime prior to the end of the 1st year warranty) to decide if we wanted to add 1, 2 or 3 years to our warranty. That would make it a total of a 3, 4 or 5 year warranty. Also said zero deductible per warranty item the first year and $50 deductible per item for the second year. Not sure if the deductible is any different for the 3rd, 4th and 5th years.

 

[Big Red]

I'm getting close to having mine for a year, so I called the dealer to check extended warranty prices. I NEVER buy extended warranties but thought I would check to see if there was bargain to be had, this is what I found out.
2-year was $2560, 4-year was $3379. (the better deal but I won't have it 4 years from now) This was NOT through Polaris, and I don't remember the name of the company. I told him he was F---ing nuts if he thought I'd pay almost $2600 for a 2-year warranty. That's when he told me that if I didn't take the battery coverage it would be lowered to $2127. Now I asak you who in their right mind would pay an extra $433 for 2 years' worth of battery coverage? First of all, the odds of needing a new battery after 3 years are not that great if you take care of your machine. Second if I do need a new battery, I can likely buy one for under a $100 and install it myself.
So, here's the lesson I learned from this conversation, if you're going to buy the extended warranty see if there is a way to reduce the cost without giving up much protection. I think most anyone would skip the battery coverage for the $433 savings.

So I'm still waiting to hear how much the coverage would cost though Polaris to see if it's more or less. Since the motor and transmission still have 2 years of factory warranty left I'll likely skip it altogether. By the time they are expired I'll likely buy a new machine anyway.

 

[LOBRI]

I'm getting close to having mine for a year, so I called the dealer to check extended warranty prices. I NEVER buy extended warranties but thought I would check to see if there was bargain to be had, this is what I found out.
2-year was $2560, 4-year was $3379. (the better deal but I won't have it 4 years from now) This was NOT through Polaris, and I don't remember the name of the company. I told him he was F---ing nuts if he thought I'd pay almost $2600 for a 2-year warranty. That's when he told me that if I didn't take the battery coverage it would be lowered to $2127. Now I asak you who in their right mind would pay an extra $433 for 2 years' worth of battery coverage? First of all, the odds of needing a new battery after 3 years are not that great if you take care of your machine. Second if I do need a new battery, I can likely buy one for under a $100 and install it myself.
So, here's the lesson I learned from this conversation, if you're going to buy the extended warranty see if there is a way to reduce the cost without giving up much protection. I think most anyone would skip the battery coverage for the $433 savings.

So I'm still waiting to hear how much the coverage would cost though Polaris to see if it's more or less. Since the motor and transmission still have 2 years of factory warranty left I'll likely skip it altogether. By the time they are expired I'll likely buy a new machine anyway.

On Friday we were quoted $2,680, $3,400 and $4,040 for the Polaris 3, 4 & 5 years extended warranty. Don't know if you can drop off anything like the battery you mentioned Big Red. For what it's worth the dealer said this warranty would be honored by any Polaris dealer if we were traveling. Some dealers won't perform the warranty work under off brand warranty coverage. That being said I'm guessing you'd still be subject to how quick any particular dealer could get you in to do the work. IE if you were trail riding 3 states away and needed warranty work done but no dealer in that area could get you in for 2-3 weeks would more or less negate the "any Polaris dealer" honoring the warranty on them idea.

 

[Real Estate]

So it's natural to complain when our XD let's us down, nobody likes a broken machine especially one that cost as much as a damn truck. So this post is to give us a feel of just how many people are experiencing real issues with their machine that has given them headaches and downtime. Don't post the growing pain shit that everyone knows about (leaking windshield, software updates, wrench in display, and so on) just post the stuff that has had you down or made you take it into the dealer for repair. Try to keep the format the same so it's easy for everyone to understand. I'll start.

1712 Miles
88 Hours
Radio quit working and the Ride Command Screen had to be replaced

Same here. 2025 85 miles and the radio quit last night..... I'm really thinking about selling given all the issues after spending $50K

 

[Big Red]

Same here. 2025 85 miles and the radio quit last night..... I'm really thinking about selling given all the issues after spending $50K

How many issues have you had in your 85 miles of ownership, was it just the radio or something else. If you're willing to sell after 85 miles you must be willing to throw $10,000 in the trash. Maybe buy a warranty and give yourself some piece of mind, it would be MUCH cheaper and easier.

I never bought the warranty too much money for something I may never use. I never buy extended warranties so I'm already so far ahead of the game at this point if I get caught with a big bill I get caught. I'll still be thousands of dollars ahead. I've had 1 real issue so far. My radio quit working which turned out to be a bad Ride Command unit, they popped a new one in and the problem was solved. This same issue could have occurred on any Polaris unit that has the Ride Command as they are all bisically the same.

 

[Woods Ranger]

We purchased our XD Ultimate 2 door in November of 2024 so it had the latest updates and a two year warranty instead of the one year warranty. The trails were already closed for the season so we only have 300 "road" miles in it. We did ride a few times off road in our land before the snow got too deep but the trails there are not very rough. We have not experienced any of the problems mentioned above yet. It's been running great, even in sub-zero weather. My only complaint is the cold air coming into the cab under the steering column. Hits me right in the crotch and freezes the boys. In my opinion that's total BS for this price. So, as soon as it warms up a little I'll take off the front fenders and fill the holes. Just not sure whether to use foam rubber or expanding foam. I think expanding foam would seal it up better, but I'm worried it might squeak as the machine flexes on trails. I would love to hear reports from those who have done it. The heater keeps up and offsets the cold, but if it's letting air in it will let dust in too. So I'd like to mitigate that if I can before summer. We've been ATV riding for 40 years and UTV riding for 6 years. On our 4th Ranger now. Third Ultimate. We've had enough mud and dust in our faces, so want to ride "clean" now. I know, I know, I'm now old and pussyfied.

 

[oneal]

We purchased our XD Ultimate 2 door in November of 2024 so it had the latest updates and a two year warranty instead of the one year warranty. The trails were already closed for the season so we only have 300 "road" miles in it. We did ride a few times off road in our land before the snow got too deep but the trails there are not very rough. We have not experienced any of the problems mentioned above yet. It's been running great, even in sub-zero weather. My only complaint is the cold air coming into the cab under the steering column. Hits me right in the crotch and freezes the boys. In my opinion that's total BS for this price. So, as soon as it warms up a little I'll take off the front fenders and fill the holes. Just not sure whether to use foam rubber or expanding foam. I think expanding foam would seal it up better, but I'm worried it might squeak as the machine flexes on trails. I would love to hear reports from those who have done it. The heater keeps up and offsets the cold, but if it's letting air in it will let dust in too. So I'd like to mitigate that if I can before summer. We've been ATV riding for 40 years and UTV riding for 6 years. On our 4th Ranger now. Third Ultimate. We've had enough mud and dust in our faces, so want to ride "clean" now. I know, I know, I'm now old and pussyfied.

You and I have a very similar riding history, our ages cannot be too far apart.

 

[Woods Ranger]

You and I have a very similar riding history, our ages cannot be too far apart.

I will turn 69 in May. When I look at long time friends on FB, they look old. When I look in the mirror, I don't . But when I see a picture of myself... crap, I look old. :-( My brain keeps writing checks my body can't cash.

 

[oneal]

I will turn 69 in May. When I look at long time friends on FB, they look old. When I look in the mirror, I don't . But when I see a picture of myself... crap, I look old. :-( My brain keeps writing checks my body can't cash.

Ah, I just hit 66 and feel the same, still have a lot plans.

 

[Cowboyup]

I purchased mine 12/15/2023. I have 6986 miles,371 hours. Have not had any issues with it other than the 2 recalls.

 

[KC RANGER XD 1500]

I've had 3 Ride Command systems (2017, 2021, and 2024) and not one of them had wifi that I was ever aware of.

My 21 Ulimate has wifi and works great around the shop.

 

[KC RANGER XD 1500]

I always run 91 octane ethanol free gas in all my toys and small engines and have never had a problem. I had problems with 10% ethanol in a motorcycle and riding lawn mower years ago and have run 91 ever since. That said, I'm not saying that you have to, but that's what I do and have never had a problem with anything since. It is my understanding that having more octane than what is needed may be a waste of money but it doesn't hurt anything. Higher-octane rated gas prevents pre-ignition in higher compression motors, but it has nothing to do with making a motor run "lean" or "rich" which is controlled by the fuel to air ratio. So, I always put in 91 octane when I can whether the Ranger needs it or not.

I 100% agree with you. I use the non ethanol 91 or higher for years and I never work on carbs on anything. Also every five gallons of non ethanol get 4 oz of Stabil. I run four chain saws, four riding lawn mower, Atv 1000 touring, log splitter and two Rangers 21 Ulimate 1000 and 25 Ulimate 1500. Also two sleds.

 

[Jdb]

So it's natural to complain when our XD let's us down, nobody likes a broken machine especially one that cost as much as a damn truck. So this post is to give us a feel of just how many people are experiencing real issues with their machine that has given them headaches and downtime. Don't post the growing pain shit that everyone knows about (leaking windshield, software updates, wrench in display, and so on) just post the stuff that has had you down or made you take it into the dealer for repair. Try to keep the format the same so it's easy for everyone to understand. I'll start.

1712 Miles
88 Hours
Radio quit working and the Ride Command Screen had to be replaced

Where do I start?
Out of the box, 3 miles, seals around doors were hitting the roof, put on new seals, then trimmed roof lol. I have a crew, so we it comes to door issues, mine are doubled. Passenger rear window on goes down 3/4 of the way. Neither door windows in the rear goes down all the way. They took passenger door apart and routed window cable correctly. Now it goes down like the other back window. Still has about an inch sticking out of door. Told that's the way they are?

Ordered snow plow when I ordered the machine. In the shop off and on for 3 months. Seemed like a low voltage issue as the lift cylinder would chatter on the way down, and I could hold it down with one finger. I guess the lift cylinders weren all wrong. Took till January to get one in. Works correctly now.

Could NOT load on trailer, engine reved up to almost 6000rpm, just sit there. Had the dealer try to load, just sit there revved up.

Polaris said the trans was not slipping, didn't throw a code, so no problem. Lol
Took on a hunting trip and got stuck crossing a creek, engine just reved, no tires spinning, very embarrassing after spending 60k with options. This is ridiculous.

I raised cane with polaris, they actually called the dealer and told them nothing was wrong and to not call them with the same problem

I raised cane again, the gave me an extended drive train warranty till 2029. So I deal with it. Said the crew was heavier than the single cab, I thought this was the best in the business? Really? Now all that being said, the driver side door window needs help when going up. Dealer took it apart and polaris suggest spraying the tracts with dri slide lol.

Clunking in rear is supposed to be fixed with locktite. Serious? That's the fix for a tolerance issue on the spliced shaft? Locktite?

I bought another one right after this one, single cab. Window issues, transmission is being replaced as we speak, they couldn't dispute the fact it won't move, lol. Such a piece of crap. Now that polaria is struggling financially I am sure they will not make any of this right. I am considering fixing all the problems myself. Looking at the kawasaki ridge or the can am. Hopefully the stupid problems and excuses will go away.

 

[oneal]

Where do I start?
Out of the box, 3 miles, seals around doors were hitting the roof, put on new seals, then trimmed roof lol. I have a crew, so we it comes to door issues, mine are doubled. Passenger rear window on goes down 3/4 of the way. Neither door windows in the rear goes down all the way. They took passenger door apart and routed window cable correctly. Now it goes down like the other back window. Still has about an inch sticking out of door. Told that's the way they are?

Ordered snow plow when I ordered the machine. In the shop off and on for 3 months. Seemed like a low voltage issue as the lift cylinder would chatter on the way down, and I could hold it down with one finger. I guess the lift cylinders weren all wrong. Took till January to get one in. Works correctly now.

Could NOT load on trailer, engine reved up to almost 6000rpm, just sit there. Had the dealer try to load, just sit there revved up.

Polaris said the trans was not slipping, didn't throw a code, so no problem. Lol
Took on a hunting trip and got stuck crossing a creek, engine just reved, no tires spinning, very embarrassing after spending 60k with options. This is ridiculous.

I raised cane with polaris, they actually called the dealer and told them nothing was wrong and to not call them with the same problem

I raised cane again, the gave me an extended drive train warranty till 2029. So I deal with it. Said the crew was heavier than the single cab, I thought this was the best in the business? Really? Now all that being said, the driver side door window needs help when going up. Dealer took it apart and polaris suggest spraying the tracts with dri slide lol.

Clunking in rear is supposed to be fixed with locktite. Serious? That's the fix for a tolerance issue on the spliced shaft? Locktite?

I bought another one right after this one, single cab. Window issues, transmission is being replaced as we speak, they couldn't dispute the fact it won't move, lol. Such a piece of crap. Now that polaria is struggling financially I am sure they will not make any of this right. I am considering fixing all the problems myself. Looking at the kawasaki ridge or the can am. Hopefully the stupid problems and excuses will go away.

Wow, I think yours is the third complete lemon I have read about here. Couple more as bad as yours and all of us 1500 owners will be receiving class action invitations from a lawyer firm.

 

[Mr.C]

Where do I start?
Out of the box, 3 miles, seals around doors were hitting the roof, put on new seals, then trimmed roof lol. I have a crew, so we it comes to door issues, mine are doubled. Passenger rear window on goes down 3/4 of the way. Neither door windows in the rear goes down all the way. They took passenger door apart and routed window cable correctly. Now it goes down like the other back window. Still has about an inch sticking out of door. Told that's the way they are?

Ordered snow plow when I ordered the machine. In the shop off and on for 3 months. Seemed like a low voltage issue as the lift cylinder would chatter on the way down, and I could hold it down with one finger. I guess the lift cylinders weren all wrong. Took till January to get one in. Works correctly now.

Could NOT load on trailer, engine reved up to almost 6000rpm, just sit there. Had the dealer try to load, just sit there revved up.

Polaris said the trans was not slipping, didn't throw a code, so no problem. Lol
Took on a hunting trip and got stuck crossing a creek, engine just reved, no tires spinning, very embarrassing after spending 60k with options. This is ridiculous.

I raised cane with polaris, they actually called the dealer and told them nothing was wrong and to not call them with the same problem

I raised cane again, the gave me an extended drive train warranty till 2029. So I deal with it. Said the crew was heavier than the single cab, I thought this was the best in the business? Really? Now all that being said, the driver side door window needs help when going up. Dealer took it apart and polaris suggest spraying the tracts with dri slide lol.

Clunking in rear is supposed to be fixed with locktite. Serious? That's the fix for a tolerance issue on the spliced shaft? Locktite?

I bought another one right after this one, single cab. Window issues, transmission is being replaced as we speak, they couldn't dispute the fact it won't move, lol. Such a piece of crap. Now that polaria is struggling financially I am sure they will not make any of this right. I am considering fixing all the problems myself. Looking at the kawasaki ridge or the can am. Hopefully the stupid problems and excuses will go away.

Wow, sorry to hear about all of your issues. It definitely sounds like there was a time frame of some rushed or poor vehicles sent out of the factory.