2019 Honda FourTrax Foreman 500 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $5,500–$8,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
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A no-nonsense work ATV with the durable 518cc single and a reputation for outworking and outlasting nearly everything. Simple, tough, and holds value. The front differential, electric-shift solenoid, and water intrusion are the only things to check.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
ATVs and side-by-sides fall to the Consumer Product Safety Commission rather than NHTSA. It publishes recalls but no owner-complaint record, and only a minority of campaigns name a model year we can match with confidence. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2019 Honda FourTrax Foreman 500
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
On electric-shift models, the shift solenoid can fault; verify smooth shifting.
Repair cost (estimate): $150-$500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Hard work and mud wear the front diff; check for noise and fluid condition.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$700
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Bearings wear from mud and use.
Repair cost (estimate): $150-$450
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Rough electric shifting
- ✗Water in the airbox or diffs
- ✗Driveline noise
- ✗Heavy farm abuse
Good Signs
- ✓Smooth shifting
- ✓Clean airbox and fresh diff fluid
- ✓Light use with records
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