Polaris warranty for ATVs & side-by-sides
The short version
Polaris covers ATVs & side-by-sides in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 5 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Polaris's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole vehicle (RANGER)1 year
- Full coverageWhole vehicle (ATV, RZR, GENERAL, XPEDITION)6 months
Good to know before you buy
- Warranty claims go through a Polaris dealer.
- The warranty can move to a new owner through a dealer, but it doesn't get longer.
- Some vehicles came with extra promotional coverage; that extra time has a $50 charge per visit.
- Look up your warranty end date with your VIN on the Polaris site.
How other brands compare for ATVs & side-by-sides
- 1. Tracker Off Road27/100 · Full: 18 months
- 3. Can-Am16/100 · Full: 1 year
- 4. Arctic Cat13/100 · Full: None
- 5. CFMOTO13/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for ATVs & side-by-sides.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for ATVs & side-by-sides where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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