2016 Polaris Slingshot Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 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 2016 Polaris Slingshot. While driving various speeds, the heat from the muffler and engine entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in philadelphia, pa, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11099824, filed 2018-06, 103,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038257Sep 26, 2026This Ask Polaris article provides information regarding engine valve guide wear inspection and measurement for Slingshot vehicles.
- 11034550Jun 19, 2026This Ask Polaris article provides information to systematically identify the root cause of excessive exhaust smoke by distinguishing between oil consumption, coolant intrusion…
- 11034548Jun 2, 2026This Ask Polaris article provides information about how to perform a leakdown test on Polaris Slingshot vehicles.
- 11022502Aug 29, 2025This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding spark plug inspection and replacement on model year 2015-2019 Polaris Slingshot vehicles.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 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.
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