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2016 Polaris Slingshot Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
12%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
2,580miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,580 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.

“During normal driving on the highway day/night, the Polaris Slingshot electrical system would fail and lost of all lighting visibility for myself and others driving behind me would randomly happen making me a safety hazard on the road. The rear wiring harness fuse box burns out randomly getting very hot and sparking while driving and burning out the plastic on the fuse box.”

NHTSA complaint #11204082, filed 2019-04, 4,335 miles

“The contact owned a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. While driving 65 MPH on the highway, the vehicle sputtered without warning. The contact observed flames near his feet. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and exit the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the insurance company. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 2,580.”

NHTSA complaint #10904508, filed 2016-09, 2,580 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 20 MPH, the power steering failed, and the vehicle drove onto a sidewalk without warning. The contact called the manufacturer and referred him to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer for a month. The contact was informed that the battery was replaced. The contact stated that upon return of the vehicle, the turn signals failed to operate as needed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11437793, filed 2021-10, 1,200 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017330%
2016312%
2015411%

Other parts of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot

Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Polaris Slingshot

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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