2015 Polaris Slingshot Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Polaris Slingshot, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Cpsc: Polaris Slingshot: consumer stated shortly after purchasing the motorcycle, he began to experience extremely high engine revolution during the process of shifting gears. Updated 01/10/17. The consumer took the vehicle to the nearest dealer. The mechanic performed a road test, but could not identify the problem regarding the high engine revolutions during shifting. An ecu update was performed. However it did not correct the problem. Updated 02/02/17.”
NHTSA complaint #10838361, filed 2016-02“The contact owns a 2015 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v755000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer 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 #10930037, filed 2016-12“The contact owns a 2015 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v755000 (power train) and 16v754000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/07/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10937261, filed 2016-12“The contact owns a 2015 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v754000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 16v755000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the brake warning indicator remained illuminated and the passenger side seat belt did not pull out. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10983755, filed 2017-05Related recalls
- 16V755000Oct 19, 2016Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The…Covers: Polaris Slingshot 2015–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11029832Feb 5, 2026A new input shaft seal, PN 3610429, has been released for Model Year 2015-2026 Slingshot right angle drives for improved leak resistance. Vehicles produced after 11/10/2025 have…
- 11024950Oct 17, 2025This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding replacing the angle drive fluid on model year 2015-2019 Slingshot vehicles.
- 10178802Dec 5, 2019Due to a vendor change, the clutch master cylinder (PN 24249817) used on some 2015-2019 Slingshot S / SL / LE / SLR / GT models built on or before 01/18/2020 is no longer…
- 10178904Sep 1, 2016A new pinion seal service procedure has been developed that will allow for service of the seal without removing the angle drive from the vehicle or fully disassembling it. The…
- 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…
- 10178897Jan 21, 2015Polaris has determined that the clutch switch wire harness on some 2015 Slingshot vehicles was incorrectly routed during manufacturing and may interfere with clutch pedal travel…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Polaris Slingshot
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology