2017 Polaris Slingshot Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot.

20162018
Complaints
15
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
12

Worst 2017 Polaris Slingshot Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:100 mi
#22 complaints

SEAT BELTS

Avg mileage:4,774 mi
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

SEATS

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3100 mi
SEAT BELTS214,774 mi
SEATS2
SERVICE BRAKES25,000 mi
STEERING22,550 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)15,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1100 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL114,774 mi
WHEELS1113,000 mi

Recalls for 2017 Polaris Slingshot

12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~156,116 vehicles.

19V750000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
~31,987 affected

Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

18V531000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
~10,658 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.

18V321000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
~4,342 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.

18V195000SEATS
~24,235 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.

18V195000SEAT BELTS
~24,235 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.

17V357000TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
~8,962 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

17V357000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
~8,962 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

17V158000SUSPENSION:FRONT
~254 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.

17V158000STEERING
~254 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.

16V755000POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
~17,572 affected

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.

+ 2 more recalls

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