4XAMH50A86A9011882006 POLARIS Sportsman
2006 POLARIS Sportsman was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 1 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
Executive Summary
2006 POLARIS Sportsman
2006 POLARIS Sportsman was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 1 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
- Complaint language indicates serious real-world safety incidents beyond routine mechanical failures
1 owner complaints filed — top areas: Engine/Powertrain (100%). 1 crash reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- POLARIS
- Model
- Sportsman
- Year
- 2006
- Trim / Series
- Classic
- Body Style
- Off-Road Vehicle - All-Terrain Vehicle [ATV] (Motorcycle-Style)
- Vehicle Type
- MOTORCYCLE
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 1-cyl 0.499000L
- Transmission
- Motorcycle - Shaft Drive Off-Road
- Manufacturer
- POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
- Assembly
- ROSEAU, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES (USA)
- GVWR
- Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
NHTSA Safety Recalls
CLEARComplaint Intelligence
1 complaints analyzed across 1 system categories
Power Train leads owner complaints (100%), most reported when the vehicle was 6–8 yrs old.
Based on 1 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (0) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
Owner Complaints
1 safety complaint filed with NHTSA
ROLL PIN CAME OUT OF REAR OUTPUT SHAFT ON TRANSMISSION AND WORE A HOLE IN TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED IT TO LOOSE ALL OIL AND TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING AND LOSS OF CONTROL.
Complaint Severity Analysis
NLP analysis of complaint language — not all complaints are equal
1 complaints use high-severity language including loss of control — these are not minor inconveniences.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,114 (~$552/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Negotiation Ammunition
Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2006 POLARIS Sportsman — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
State-Specific Legal Protections
What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 4XAMH50A86A901188 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Make | POLARIS |
| Model | Sportsman |
| Series | Classic |
| Vehicle Type | MOTORCYCLE |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Off-Road Vehicle - All-Terrain Vehicle [ATV] (Motorcycle-Style) |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Motorcycle - Shaft Drive Off-Road |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement (L) | 0.499000 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Assembly City | ROSEAU |
| Assembly Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 4XA |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 8 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | 6 |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | A |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 901188 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 1 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 10/1/2026, 12:18:06 AM.