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#BS-2017-POLSLI-7A222017 Polaris Slingshot
Based on reports from 15 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 15 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.
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Top cost driver: Electrical (3 reports).
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2017 Polaris Slingshot: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,774 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
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.
+ 4 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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