2015 Polaris Slingshot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Polaris Slingshot, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,050 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2015 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that he checked the tire pressure and removed the front passenger side tire. Afterwards, grease came out of the cracked seal and the wheel bearing looked worn and loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,050.”
NHTSA complaint #11219876, filed 2019-06, 2,050 miles“Polaris has issued a stop sale on slingshots due to safety defects but not a stop drive for us who have a slingshots with the same safety defects. Why???”
NHTSA complaint #10924491, filed 2016-11“The contact owns a 2015 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v755000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacter exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10956546, filed 2017-02“The contact owns a 2015 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v754000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 16v755000 (suspension) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but no further information was provided. The contact stated that he asked to speak to a manager and was placed on an extended hold when he disconnect. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10979793, filed 2017-04Related service bulletins
- 10219431Aug 16, 2022Slingshot has received a small number of post-repair contacts due to improperly installed rear axles, sprockets, and bearings. This Team Tip outlines the importance of all…
- 10178795May 19, 2017Safety Bulletin T-16-06 has been updated to reflect an additional procedure. Polaris has determined that (PN 2207085-XXX) swingarm kits being shipped to dealers did not include…
- 10178901Nov 19, 2015The Slingshot Division of Polaris Industries has developed updated rear sprocket retaining nuts and Loctite® on 2016 Slingshot models manufactured after 11/02/2015. The single…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 16% |
| 2015 | 6 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2015 Polaris Slingshot
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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